Assessment of the contemporary management of germ cell malignancies of the ovary.
Fortunately germ cell cancers of the ovary are infrequent. Modern therapy has changed an almost universally fatal disease to one that is highly curable. Conservative surgical procedures and intensive short-term chemotherapy appears to be the treatment of choice. In this young population subsequent pregnancies are a reality. Contemporary management is discussed.
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D009373:Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012086:Reoperation