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Madhumita Mukhopadhyay1, Ram Mohan Shukla, Biswanath Mukhopadhyay

  • 1Department of Pathology, Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|April 20, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric ovarian tumors are often malignant, with dysgerminoma being most common. Early detection and multidisciplinary care improve outcomes for these rare childhood cancers.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Gynecologic Pathology

Background:

  • Ovarian tumors in children are rare but can have significant implications.
  • Understanding their diverse presentations and outcomes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation, histological types, staging, and outcomes of ovarian tumors in pediatric patients.
  • To identify common tumor types and factors influencing prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study including 49 girls aged 3 days to 12 years.
  • Analysis of clinical data, tumor histology, and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 33 malignant and 14 benign ovarian tumors were identified.
  • Dysgerminoma (40%) was the most frequent malignant type, followed by malignant teratoma (16.6%).
  • Pain and abdominal mass were the most common presenting symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Prognosis is influenced by tumor size, stage, and histology.
  • Conservative surgical approaches and multidisciplinary management are recommended for optimal outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
DysgerminomaOvarian tumorsendodermal sinus tumorgerm cell tumors

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