RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) Consensus Review for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary
JF International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer
JO Int J Gynecol Cancer
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP S26
OP S29
DO 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000209
VO 24
IS Supp 3
A1 Rosalind M. Glasspool
A1 Antonio González Martín
A1 David Millan
A1 Domenica Lorusso
A1 Elisabeth Åvall-Lundqvist
A1 Jean A. Hurteau
A1 Alison Davis
A1 Felix Hilpert
A1 Jae-Weon Kim
A1 Jérôme Alexandre
A1 Jonathan A. Ledermann
YR 2014
UL http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/24/Supp_3/S26.abstract
AB Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma of the ovary is a rare complication of mature cystic teratoma. The epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, and management of this rare tumor are reviewed. Clinical characteristics, preoperative imaging, and tumor markers may help to predict malignancy preoperatively. Complete cytoreduction should be the aim of surgery. The prognosis for stage 1A disease is good, but for women with advanced or recurrent disease, it is very poor and has not improved in recent years. At present, there are insufficient data to provide clear guidance on the optimal management strategy for advanced disease, and there is a need to gain an understanding of the biology and to develop novel effective therapies. This will require coordinated international collaboration.