Granulosa cell tumors: A comparison of survival in patients and matched controls

The survival rate in a group of 153 patients with granulosa cell tumor of the ovary was compared to that in a control group of 306 women who were matched with respect to age and geographical location. The mean follow-up time was 15.0 years. The 5-year survival rate was 85% for the tumor group as compared to 98% for the controls. The mortality from all causes was 2.2 times greater for the tumor group. There was no excess mortality from endometrial or breast cancer. The mortality from cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases was greater for the tumor group.