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Tubal Cytology of the Fallopian Tube as a Promising Tool for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection
Published on: July 25, 2017
Primary ovarian cancer combined with primary fallopian tube cancer: A case report
Su-Ning Bai1, Qi Wu2, Li-Yun Song2
1Department of Gynecology, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China. 158494897@qq.com.
Background:
Low grade serous carcinoma of the ovary (LGSOC) is a rare type of epithelial ovarian cancer with a low incidence rate. The origin of ovarian cancer has always been a hot topic in gynecological oncology research, and some scholars believe that the origin of ovarian malignant tumors is the fallopian tubes. Primary fallopian tube cancer is the lowest incidence of malignant tumors in the female reproductive system. There are only a few reports in the literature, but the mortality rate is very high. But in clinical practice, fallopian tube cancer is very common, but in most cases, it is classified as ovarian cancer.
Case Summary:
We report a 54 years old postmenopausal woman who was hospitalized with a lower abdominal mass and underwent surgical treatment. The final pathological confirmation was low-grade serous carcinoma of the right ovary and low-grade serous carcinoma of the left fallopian tube. No special treatment was performed after the surgery, and the patient was instructed to undergo regular follow-up without any signs of disease progression.
Conclusion:
The prognosis of LGSOC is relatively good, over 80% of patients still experience disease recurrence.
