The endodermal sinus tumour and clear cell ovarian cancer
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Two cases of clear cell ovarian cancer in young patients
Background: Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Incidence of ovarian cancer is more common in postmenopausal women. Premenopausal onset is rare and the present study described two cases of ovarian clear cell tumors in young women. Case Presentation: The patients presented with pelvic mass which was confirmed by sonography and laparotomy and final diagnosis was ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Oncology
سال: 1994
ISSN: 0923-7534
DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.annonc.a058981