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Recurrent ovarian cancer presenting in the right supraclavicular lymph node with isolated metastasis: a case report

Authors: Tomohito Tanaka, Masahide Ohmichi

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Introduction

The majority of ovarian cancer recurrences are in the abdomen. However, some cases relapse as isolated lymph node metastases, mostly in pelvic or para-aortic nodes. Peripheral isolated lymph node metastasis is rare.

Case presentation

A 69-year-old Japanese woman had recurrent ovarian cancer presenting with isolated right supraclavicular lymph node metastasis. After surgical resection and combination chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel, her right supraclavicular lymph node completely regressed.

Conclusions

Peripheral isolated lymph nodes, including right supraclavicular lymph node, can recur without a macroscopic abdominal lesion. Clinicians should carefully examine peripheral lymph nodes for recurrence.
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Metadata
Title
Recurrent ovarian cancer presenting in the right supraclavicular lymph node with isolated metastasis: a case report
Authors
Tomohito Tanaka
Masahide Ohmichi
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-176

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