title: Invasive adenocarcinoma of the ovary diagnosed after cardiac transplantation. A case report.
abstract: After cardiac transplantation, a woman was maintained on cyclosporine A and prednisone and shortly thereafter was diagnosed as having stage IV ovarian cancer. This is the first such reported case. Comprehensive preoperative gynecologic evaluation and diligent postoperative surveillance of such patients are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8091.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Patsner
mesh_terms: D000231:Adenocarcinoma, Papillary / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D011184:Postoperative Period
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents