An exceptional evolution of primary peritoneal serous carcinoma

Acta Clin Belg. 2017 Dec;72(6):439-442. doi: 10.1080/17843286.2017.1300216. Epub 2017 Mar 8.

Abstract

Primary peritoneal serous carcinoma (PPSC) is a rare malignancy of the peritoneum. Clinically and histopathologically, PPSC is similar to serous ovarian papillary carcinoma. Brain metastases (BM) from PPSC are exceedingly rare. We report here a new case of BM two years after complete remission from a PPSC, to make aware physicians about this entity. This case is exceptional; firstly given the rarity of this entity and secondly due to the good response after radiotherapy then systemic chemotherapy with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel.

Keywords: Brain metastases; Diagnosis; Primary peritoneal carcinoma; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma / secondary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology*