Extraovarian primary peritoneal papillary serous carcinoma

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Mar;281(3):561-4. doi: 10.1007/s00404-009-1201-2. Epub 2009 Aug 20.

Abstract

Objective: To identify an unusual histologic entity, extraovarian primary peritoneal carcinoma (EOPPC) along with a review of the recent literature.

Methods: A thorough clinical examination along with detail laboratory parameters was studied in a 56-year-old female who presented with ascites and an elevated serum CA-125. Multiple microscopic sections were studied from the surgical specimen received comprising of total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy.

Results: A diagnosis of EOPPC was made after a thorough study.

Conclusion: A correct diagnosis and timely management of this unusual histologic entity can result in long-term disease-free survival of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Omentum / pathology*
  • Ovary / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology*