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Prophylactic oophorectomy in colorectal carcinoma
American Journal of Surgery
|August 1, 1983
Summary
Ovarian metastases are common in women with recurrent colorectal carcinoma. Microscopic metastases were found in 6 of 58 ovaries, supporting prophylactic oophorectomy to reduce cancer spread and risk.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Recurrent colorectal carcinoma frequently involves ovarian metastases.
- The risk of developing primary ovarian carcinoma also exists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the presence of microscopic ovarian metastases in serial sections of ovaries from patients undergoing primary colorectal carcinoma surgery.
- To evaluate the implications for prophylactic oophorectomy.
Main Methods:
- Serial sectioning of ovaries removed during primary colorectal carcinoma surgery.
- Histopathological examination for microscopic metastases.
Main Results:
- Microscopic ovarian metastases were identified in 4 out of 58 patients.
- Macroscopic ovarian metastases were found in an additional 2 patients.
- A total of 6 patients (10.3%) had ovarian metastases.
Conclusions:
- The high frequency of ovarian metastases, both microscopic and macroscopic, supports prophylactic oophorectomy in women with colorectal carcinoma.
- Prophylactic oophorectomy may mitigate the risk of ovarian metastasis and primary ovarian cancer development.