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Recurrent Dysgerminoma After 33 Years
Author(s) -
Haines Ian E.,
Schwarz Max A.,
Sinclair Roger A.,
Ostor Andrew G.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1985.tb00625.x
Subject(s) - dysgerminoma , medicine , ovary , radiation therapy , cure rate , surgery , gynecology , general surgery
Summary: Surgery with or without radiotherapy produces a high cure rate in localized pure dysgerminoma of the ovary. Recurrence rates are low, and usually occur within 2 years. We report the case of a 58‐year‐old para 1 who developed recurrent pure dysgerminoma 33 years after initial surgery. The need for long‐term follow‐up of these patients is emphasized.