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Rare metastatic patterns after malignant transformation of serous borderline tumor of the ovary
Author(s) -
Siemon John,
Nguyen Dao M,
Pinto Andre,
Schlumbrecht Matthew
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.25380
Subject(s) - medicine , serous fluid , ovary , malignant transformation , disease , pathology , oncology
Serous borderline tumors are rare, benign ovarian neoplasms that may recur and undergo malignant transformation to low‐grade serous carcinomas (LGSCs). In this report, a 50‐year‐old female with a remote history of a serous borderline ovarian tumor experienced a recurrence of LGSC, presenting as a large solitary subcutaneous mass anterior to the sternum after a 33‐year disease‐free interval. The described case highlights the unpredictable nature of this disease and the importance of implementing lifelong surveillance strategies.