A late recurring and easily forgotten tumor: ovarian granulosa cell tumor

World J Surg Oncol. 2012 May 16:10:85. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-10-85.

Abstract

Ovarian granulosa cell tumor (GCT) is a malignant tumor with slow progression. The recurrence of granulosa cell tumor often happens after 5 years, leading to a 'forgotten tumor' by the patient. We present the case of a 64-year-old woman with a presentation of left flank pain. An initial computed tomography scan revealed a single tumor with multiple adjacent organ invasions. Surgical intervention was prescribed and the pathological results revealed a metastatic granulosa cell tumor. We also review the literature for the follow-up and further management of this tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / secondary*
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed