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Primary Malignant Mixed Müllerian Tumor of the Ovary

Authors :
Chyong-Huey Lai
Source :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol 49, Iss 1, Pp 87-90 (2010)
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2010.

Abstract

Objective: To present a case of malignant mixed müllerian tumor of the ovary, a rare and aggressive ovarian malignant tumor with poor prognosis. Case Report: A 52-year-old woman consulted our outpatient department with complaints of abdominal distention and a firm palpable mass over her lower abdomen. Physical examination and computerized tomography revealed cystic mass lesions on the bilateral adnexal areas. Ovarian cancer was suspected, so the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy. Optimal debulking surgery was performed, and final pathology revealed malignant mixed müllerian tumor of the ovary. Chemotherapy using ifosfamide and cisplatin were administered postoperatively, and adjuvant was also administered. After six cycles of chemotherapy, the patient is well with no signs of recurrence. Conclusion: Ovarian malignant mixed müllerian tumor usually yields poor outcomes; hence, aggressive treatment with optimal debulking surgery followed by combination chemotherapy using ifosfamide and cisplatin may improve patient outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10284559
Volume :
49
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.468830a78d074dc1bf22c8199d7af880
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1028-4559(10)60016-2