Delayed recurrence and chemotherapy of a granulosa cell tumor

A case of proved delayed recurrence of a granulosa cell tumor 18 years after initial diagnosis is presented. L-Phenylalanine mustard was given after radiation was refused for the unresectable mass. A prolonged complete remission was produced. The present status of palliative therapy of recurrent granulosa cell tumor is discussed with a request for the reporting of experiences with more patients treated with chemotherapy.