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Erschienen in: Clinical and Translational Oncology 4/2013

01.04.2013 | Educational Series – Red Series

Therapeutic management of epithelial ovarian cancer during pregnancy

verfasst von: L. Minig, L. Otaño, I. Diaz-Padilla, R. Alvarez Gallego, M. G. Patrono, J. Valero de Bernabé

Erschienen in: Clinical and Translational Oncology | Ausgabe 4/2013

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Abstract

Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) during pregnancy is a rare condition. The diagnosis and treatment strategies are therefore not well defined. The evidence is scarce and limited to small case reports or case series. In this review we describe the safety, utility and limitations of each diagnostic tool and surgical procedure in pregnant women with ovarian cancer. We also discuss the role of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer during pregnancy. Finally, we delineate different strategies of treatment according to the stage of the disease at diagnosis and gestational age. Due to the complexity of the management of EOC during pregnancy, patients should be referred to specialized centers. Gestational age at diagnosis, the initial surgical procedure, disease stage and patient’s preferences are the key factors in the decision-making process to establish the best treatment strategy for each individual case.
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Metadaten
Titel
Therapeutic management of epithelial ovarian cancer during pregnancy
verfasst von
L. Minig
L. Otaño
I. Diaz-Padilla
R. Alvarez Gallego
M. G. Patrono
J. Valero de Bernabé
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer Milan
Erschienen in
Clinical and Translational Oncology / Ausgabe 4/2013
Print ISSN: 1699-048X
Elektronische ISSN: 1699-3055
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-012-0963-3

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