Delayed recurrence and chemotherapy of a granulosa cell tumor.
A case of proved delayed recurrence of a granulosa cell tumor 18 years after initial diagnosis is presented. L-Phenylalanine mustard was given after radiation was refused for the unresectable mass. A prolonged complete remission was produced. The present status of palliative therapy of recurrent granulosa cell tumor is discussed with a request for the reporting of experiences with more patients treated with chemotherapy.
D005260:Female; D006106:Granulosa Cell Tumor / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008558:Melphalan / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D010166:Palliative Care; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013997:Time Factors
D008558:Melphalan