MALIGNANT OVARIAN TUMORS DIAGNOSTICS DIFFICULTIES
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Ovarian Tumors of Low Malignant Potential
The article by Trimble and Trimble nicely summarizes the state of knowledge on ovarian tumors of low malignant potential (LMP) and underscores the fact that gaps in that knowledge have led to confusion and controversy regarding several issues related to these interesting neoplasms. Many of these controversies can be characterized as debates between the "lumpers" and the "splitters.' The Johns H...
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Clinical and laboratory reports suggest that ovarian tumors of low malignant potential (LMP) represent a "grab bag" of tumors, with different etiologies, molecular biologies, and prognoses. As a result, data on incidence and prognosis may be quite unreliable. Diagnosis is best made on permanent section. Half of women under age 40 undergo conservative, fertility-sparing surgery when diagnosed wi...
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Executive Summary Ovarian tumors of low malignant potential can be a challenge in daily underwriting, as even clinicians are not in full agreement about the correct approach. This article sheds light on this tumor and highlights some of the key favorable factors when underwriting this condition. INTRODUCTION Ovarian tumors of low malignant potential, also known as borderline tumors of the ovary...
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Nomenclature Various names have been applied to this entity. These include “ovarian tumors of low malignant potential,” “borderline ovarian tumors,” “atypical proliferating ovarian tumors,” and even “borderline ovarian carcinomas.” Each of these terms has its drawbacks. “Low malignant potential” suggests that these tumors have a certain propensity to become malignant. In fact, as Kurman and Tri...
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عنوان ژورنال: Tumors of female reproductive system
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1999-8627,1994-4098
DOI: 10.17650/1994-4098-2018-14-2-82-89