BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2009 · 17 citations · 4 references
MedicineGynecologyOncologyGynecologic OncologyIn Vitro FertilizationSurgical OncologyBorderline Ovarian TumorsOvarian CancerOvarian NeoplasiaOvarian PathologyConservative Surgical TreatmentMicropapillary PatternOvarian Cancer TreatmentOvarian ConservationPeritoneal ImplantsRecurrence After Conservative TreatmentSerous Borderline Ovarian TumorsSerous Ovarian Tumors
The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of women treated conservatively for a serous borderline ovarian tumour with stromal microinvasion (SBOT-SMI) but without micropapillary pattern. Ten women treated conservatively for a stage I (n= 8) or stage IIIB (n= 2) tumour were followed up. With a median follow-up duration of 62 months (range 7-117 months), five recurrences developed on the preserved ovary. All lesions were borderline recurrences (with noninvasive peritoneal implants in one). All women are currently disease free. Three women achieved a spontaneous pregnancy and three became pregnant after an in vitro fertilisation procedure. This study suggests that conservative treatment of SBOT-SMI is safe.
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