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Primary malignant ovarian carcinoid.

H Harling, S M Paulsen, J Sørensen

    Gynecologic Oncology
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This case report details a rare primary ovarian carcinoid in a 17-year-old female. The tumor showed extensive liver metastasis but lacked carcinoid syndrome symptoms and did not respond to chemotherapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Endocrinology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms.
    • Carcinoid syndrome, often associated with neuroendocrine tumors, results from hormone secretion.

    Observation:

    • A 17-year-old female presented with a primary carcinoid tumor in the right ovary.
    • Microscopic examination revealed a heterogeneous tumor with extensive liver metastases.
    • The patient did not exhibit symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.

    Findings:

    • The ovarian carcinoid demonstrated aggressive metastatic behavior to the liver.
    • Combination chemotherapy including DTIC (dacarbazine) was ineffective.
    • Absence of carcinoid syndrome despite significant metastatic burden.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights the variable clinical presentation of ovarian carcinoid tumors.
    • It underscores the need for further research into effective therapeutic strategies for advanced ovarian neuroendocrine neoplasms.
    • The lack of carcinoid syndrome in this case warrants further investigation into tumor biology and hormone production.