Ovarian cancer associated with ovulation induction: a case report.
A case report of a 38 year old lady who developed ovarian malignancy following 3 cycles of ovulation induction therapy is presented. She was observed to have clinically normal ovaries at laparotomy for tubal infertility 12 months previously. Although direct causal link between ovarian stimulation and cancer has not been established yet, a case is made for increased monitoring of patients receiving ovulation induction medication by physicians.
Adewole
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Babarinsa
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Thomas
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Ajayi
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D015984:Causality; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000009:adverse effects; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008596:Menotropins / Q000009:adverse effects; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods
D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D002996:Clomiphene; D008596:Menotropins