Malignant Transformation of Endometrioma in a Woman with a History of Ovulation Induction and In Vitro Fertilization
Joint Authors
Woodard, Terri L.
Puscheck, Elizabeth
Awonuga, Awoniyi O.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Our aim is to document a case of endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the ovary found in an endometriotic cyst that was suspected on pelvic ultrasound in a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome, normal Ca125, and a recent history of ovulation induction for IVF.
She underwent an exploratory laparotomy with left salpingo-oophorectomy and omental biopsies followed by reexploration, complete staging, and modified radical abdominal hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy.
An endometrioma described as suspicious for malignancy by an experienced ultrasound examiner should prompt immediate referral to a gynecological oncologist irrespective of Ca125 levels especially in women with a history of ovulation induction and endometriosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Woodard, Terri L.& Awonuga, Awoniyi O.& Puscheck, Elizabeth. 2012. Malignant Transformation of Endometrioma in a Woman with a History of Ovulation Induction and In Vitro Fertilization. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Woodard, Terri L.…[et al.]. Malignant Transformation of Endometrioma in a Woman with a History of Ovulation Induction and In Vitro Fertilization. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476387
American Medical Association (AMA)
Woodard, Terri L.& Awonuga, Awoniyi O.& Puscheck, Elizabeth. Malignant Transformation of Endometrioma in a Woman with a History of Ovulation Induction and In Vitro Fertilization. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476387
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476387