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Delayed malignant melanoma recurrence simulating primary ovarian cancer: Case report

Authors: Anastasios Boutis, Rosalia Valeri, Ippokratis Korantzis, Dimitrios Valoukas, Ioannis Andronikidis, Charalambos Andreadis

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Metastatic involvement of the ovary from malignant melanoma is uncommon and presents a diagnostic challenge. Most cases are associated with disseminated disease and carry a dismal prognosis. Delayed ovarian recurrences from melanoma may mimic primary ovarian cancer and lead to aggressive cytoreductive procedures.

Case presentation

A case of malignant melanoma in a premenopausal patient is presented with late abdominal and ovarian metastatic spread, where ascitic fluid cytology led to an accurate preoperative diagnosis and the avoidance of unnecessary surgical procedures.

Conclusion

Secondary ovarian involvement is associated with a poor prognosis and efforts should be made for adequate palliation. Pathologic diagnosis with non-invasive procedures is crucial in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. Surgical interventions may be undertaken only in selected cases of limited metastatic disease, where complete resection is expected

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Title: Delayed malignant melanoma recurrence simulating primary ovarian cancer: Case report
Authors: Anastasios Boutis
Rosalia Valeri
Ippokratis Korantzis
Dimitrios Valoukas
Ioannis Andronikidis
Charalambos Andreadis
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-124

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Delayed malignant melanoma recurrence simulating primary ovarian cancer: Case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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