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Ovarian masses in children.

E Freud1, D Golinsky, R M Steinberg

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery and Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tiqva, Israel.

Clinical Pediatrics
|November 2, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric ovarian masses, though rare, show a high malignancy rate. Conservative surgery and chemotherapy offer a good prognosis for affected children, preserving fertility.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Ovarian masses in children are infrequent but present unique challenges compared to adult cases.
  • A significant proportion of pediatric ovarian masses are neoplastic, with a notable rate of malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of pediatric patients with ovarian masses treated surgically.
  • To assess the efficacy of conservative surgical approaches and adjuvant chemotherapy in managing malignant ovarian tumors in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 34 girls (1 day to 17 years) with ovarian masses over an 8-year period.
  • Analysis of surgical procedures, including conservative adnexectomy and appendectomy for malignant cases.
  • Evaluation of adjuvant chemotherapy regimens and patient follow-up data.

Main Results:

  • Out of 34 patients, 16 had neoplastic masses, with 8 being malignant.
  • All patients, including those with malignant tumors, are alive with no evidence of disease post-treatment.
  • Conservative surgical management was employed, preserving reproductive organs where possible.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric ovarian masses necessitate a distinct approach from adult tumors, emphasizing fertility preservation.
  • Conservative surgery combined with chemotherapy, when indicated, leads to favorable outcomes and good prognosis in pediatric ovarian malignancies.
  • Early diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies are crucial for managing ovarian masses in children.

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