Ovarian cancer with metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy : a case series and literature review
Joint Authors
Mutawalli, Islam H.
Zuhdi, Muhammad
Hasan, Amr
al-Ghandur, Riham
Mujahid, Nirmin
Source
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Issue
Vol. 29, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2017), pp.109-114, 6 p.
Publisher
Cairo University National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2017-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Ovarian cancer is the 4th commonest cancer among Egyptian women.
It can spread through 3 different lymphatic pathways to para-aortic/paracaval lymph nodes, to pelvic lymph nodes and only occasionally through the round ligament of the uterus to the inguinal nodes.
These rare cases are staged IVb on FIGO system.
Presentation: We present a series of 4 cases of ovarian cancer metastasizing to inguinal nodes.
The literature review revealed only 17 published similar cases.
Management controversies as well as prognosis are discussed in our study.
Conclusion: Inguinal metastasis from ovarian cancer seems more frequent than previously thought.
Examination of inguinal region should be mandatory in all cases diagnosed with ovarian cancer
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mutawalli, Islam H.& Zuhdi, Muhammad& Hasan, Amr& al-Ghandur, Riham& Mujahid, Nirmin. 2017. Ovarian cancer with metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy : a case series and literature review. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute،Vol. 29, no. 2, pp.109-114.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mutawalli, Islam H.…[et al.]. Ovarian cancer with metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy : a case series and literature review. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute Vol. 29, no. 2 (Jun. 2017), pp.109-114.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-783255
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mutawalli, Islam H.& Zuhdi, Muhammad& Hasan, Amr& al-Ghandur, Riham& Mujahid, Nirmin. Ovarian cancer with metastatic inguinal lymphadenopathy : a case series and literature review. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. 2017. Vol. 29, no. 2, pp.109-114.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-783255
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 113-114
Record ID
BIM-783255