Life-threatening haemoptysis presenting as a late complication of an ovarian tumour

Int J Clin Pract. 2001 Dec;55(10):729-30.

Abstract

Massive haemoptysis may arise as a result of lung malignancy. This case represents the first report of an ovarian granulosa cell tumour metastasising many years after initial tumour resection to the lung causing life-threatening haemoptysis. The management and subsequent clinical course of the patient are discussed as well as the natural history of granulosa-theca cell tumours.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / complications
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / secondary*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms*