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Treatment of bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma with 11-year follow-up: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCTs) are rare malignancies with an incidence of about 0.5/100,000. They account for less than 5% of all ovarian tumors, of which 32.8% are dysgerminomas, the female analogue of seminomas. These tumors occur in all age groups, with peak incidence below the age of 20 years in women.

Aim

To describe the case of a bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma treatment with 11-year follow-up.

Methods

Case report with details regarding clinical history, surgical treatment, chemotherapy and follow up. We include a brief literature review.

Results

The patient underwent radical surgery for an advanced dysgerminoma, 20 cm in length, that compromised the contralateral ovary and sigmoid. Neoplastic cells were found in ascitic fluid. Subsequently, she underwent adjuvant chemotherapy according to a standard protocol. She has survived disease-free for more than 11 years.

Conclusions

Dysgerminoma is a malignant neoplasm that, similar to other cancers, is easier to treat when diagnosed early. However, cures may be obtained even in advanced cases.

SUBMITTER: Zogbi L

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6122391 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Treatment of bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma with 11-year follow-up: A case report.

Zogbi Luciano L Gonçalves Carla Vitola CV Tejada Victor Felipe VF Martins Daiane D Karam Fabine F Machado Dos Santos Sílvia S Caldeira Roberta Raseira RR Senhorin Gisele Zanetti GZ Lauz Susi S

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 20180821

<h4>Introduction</h4>Malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCTs) are rare malignancies with an incidence of about 0.5/100,000. They account for less than 5% of all ovarian tumors, of which 32.8% are dysgerminomas, the female analogue of seminomas. These tumors occur in all age groups, with peak incidence below the age of 20 years in women.<h4>Aim</h4>To describe the case of a bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma treatment with 11-year follow-up.<h4>Methods</h4>Case report with details regarding clinic ...[more]

PMID: 30186597

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Treatment of bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma with 11-year follow-up: A case report.

Introduction

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Treatment of bilateral ovarian dysgerminoma with 11-year follow-up: A case report.

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