A Case of Rapidly Growing Huge Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary.
- Author:
Chang Gu KANG
;
Seok JUNG
;
Yu Yung BAE
;
Ae Byule PARK
;
Kyung Soo KIM
;
Jin Gyu SUN
;
Kwang Soo KEE
;
Hun Jung IM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Granulosa cell tumor
- MeSH:
Abdominal Cavity;
Drug Therapy;
Female;
Granulosa Cell Tumor*;
Granulosa Cells*;
Natural History;
Ovary*;
Recurrence;
Reoperation
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2000;43(5):932-935
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ovarian granulosa cell tumor is a uncommon low-grade feminizing malignancy. Its natural history shows slow growth without pain. It often reveals to be very large sized mass when diagnosed, and is confined to the involved ovary in many cases. Complete surgical removal is primary treatment and recurrences thereafter are relatively common. Postoperative adjuvant therapy including reoperation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination therapy has been used with various degrees of success. We experienced a case of huge ovarian granulosa cell tumor occupying whole abdominal cavity by rapid growth, which is presented with a brief review of corresponding literatures.
