Extraovarian primary peritoneal papillary serous carcinoma.
OBJECTIVE
To identify an unusual histologic entity, extraovarian primary peritoneal carcinoma (EOPPC) along with a review of the recent literature.


METHODS
A thorough clinical examination along with detail laboratory parameters was studied in a 56-year-old female who presented with ascites and an elevated serum CA-125. Multiple microscopic sections were studied from the surgical specimen received comprising of total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy.


RESULTS
A diagnosis of EOPPC was made after a thorough study.


CONCLUSIONS
A correct diagnosis and timely management of this unusual histologic entity can result in long-term disease-free survival of the patient.
Bhuyan
Pallavi
P
Department of Pathology, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, 753007 Orissa, India. pallavibhuyan@sify.com
Mahapatra
Sitaram
S
Mahapatra
Smita
S
Sethy
Sudha
S
Parida
Pankaj
P
Satpathy
Surama
S
D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000473:pathology*; D018284:Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000473:pathology*; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*