Mixed Epithelial and Germ Cell Ovarian Cancer: A Case Report
Journal Title: Women's Health – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Cases of malignant ovarian tumors consisting of Clear Cell Carcinoma (CCC) and Yolk Sac Tumor (YST) are decidedly rare. Case: We herein report the case of a 58-year-old woman with an ovarian tumor, of which approximately 70 percent was composed of CCC and 30 percent YST. The plan was to utilize a chemotherapeutic regimen of 4 cycles of Bleomycin, Etoposide, Cisplatin (BEP) followed by 4 cycles of Carboplatin/Paclitaxel. Conclusion: No previous cases with an identical combination of CCC and YST have been found in the literature. Because of its rarity, deciding on optimal therapy is challenging.
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Ashlee L. Smith
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