In vitro fertilization in a patient with ovarian cancer (stage IC) following conservative surgery and chemotherapy: a case report.
A 30-year-old female underwent left salpingo-oophorectomy followed by chemotherapy for Stage IC adenocarcinoma of the ovary. Three years later she had ovarian hyperstimulation and in vitro fertilization (OH-IVF) resulting in a singleton pregnancy. During cesarean section peritoneal washings and biopsies were negative for recurrence. Seven years after the initial diagnosis, the patient is still free of any disease. In conclusion, OH-IVF may be considered in young patients with early ovarian cancer treated with conservative surgery and chemotherapy.
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American University of Beirut Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beirut, Lebanon. aa06@aub.edu.lb
Seoud
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Hannoun
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016190:Carboplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D017239:Paclitaxel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
D016190:Carboplatin; D017239:Paclitaxel