Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) consensus review for ovarian and primary peritoneal low-grade serous carcinomas

Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2014 Nov;24(9 Suppl 3):S9-13. doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000257.

Abstract

Low-grade serous ovarian cancer is a recently described histological subtype of ovarian cancer that is clinically and molecularly distinct from the 4 other main histological subtypes (high-grade serous, clear cell, endometrioid, and mucinous). In particular, it differs from high-grade serous ovarian cancer in that it presents at a much younger age, is more indolent, and is relatively chemoresistant. Very few clinical trials have been performed exclusively in this tumor type; and as such, specific data guiding optimal management are limited.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Consensus
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / pathology*
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology*
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Societies, Medical