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[The primary ovarian carcinoid. Case report].

B Damonti, U Briner, H Sulser

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |May 12, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This report details a rare primary ovarian carcinoid tumor diagnosed incidentally in a 68-year-old woman. This specific ovarian carcinoid tumor has a good prognosis and is rarely fatal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecologic Oncology
    • Pathology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Carcinoid tumors are rare in the ovary, often presenting without symptoms of carcinoid syndrome.
    • Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors are distinct from metastatic carcinoid tumors and teratomas.

    Observation:

    • A unilateral, cystic ovarian tumor measuring 13 cm was incidentally discovered in a 68-year-old woman.
    • Microscopic examination revealed solid epithelial cords with argentaffin cells.
    • Absence of teratoma, dermoid cyst, or pseudomucinous cyst confirmed a pure primary ovarian carcinoid.

    Findings:

    • The diagnosis of a pure primary ovarian carcinoid tumor was established based on histological features.
    • The tumor was cystic and unilateral, measuring 13 cm in diameter.
    • Argentaffin cells were demonstrated, confirming the carcinoid nature.

    Implications:

    • Pure primary ovarian carcinoid tumors generally have a good prognosis with rare recurrence or metastasis.
    • Surgical treatment typically involves salpingo-oophorectomy.
    • Biopsy of the contralateral ovary is recommended to exclude bilateral metastases, which are common in metastatic carcinoid tumors.

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