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BACKGROUND/AIM:Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) of the female genital tract account for 2% of gynecological cancers. The aim of this study was to share our experience of 11 primary neuroendocrine neoplasms of the ovary. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All patients who presented and/or were treated at our Institution with histologically-confirmed NEN of the ovary were included. Clinical data including tumor stage, diagnostic and therapeutic management and survival were assessed. Pathological specimens were critically reviewed. RESULTS:We identified 11 patients with NEN of the ovary consisting of nine neuroendocrine cancers and two carcinoids. Median age was 55.9 years. NEN were mostly poorly differentiated (72.4%). Primary surgery was performed in all patients. Adjuvant chemotherapy was administered in five patients consisting of platinum-based regimens. Median overall survival was 20 months. CONCLUSION:We propose a diagnostic algorithm for NEN of the ovary and discuss possible treatments according to FIGO stages. Patients should be included in multicenter studies whenever possible.
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Anticancer Resjournal_title
Anticancer researchauthors
Sehouli J,Woopen H,Pavel M,Richter R,Lauterbach LK,Taube E,Darb-Esfahani S,Fotopoulou C,Pietzner Ksubject
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2016-03-01 00:00:00pages
1003-9issue
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0250-7005issn
1791-7530pii
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36pub_type
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