Management with fertility preservation of an ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumour presenting with retroperitoneal spread and bilateral ureteric obstruction

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  • George Du Toit University of Stellenbosch

Keywords:

Juvenile granulosa cell tumour, ureteric obstruction

Abstract

Metastatic and recurrent ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumours in young women are an uncommon condition.1,2 Primary management in young patients includes surgery with subsequent chemotherapy in selected cases. Fertility-preservation surgery may be possible, while still achieving appropriate cytoreduction and staging procedures. Retroperitoneal spread to lymph nodes is rare and lymphadenectomy is not routinely recommended.3 Recurrent disease or persistent disease may require further surgery and once again, it may be possible to preserve fertility without compromising oncological outcome.

Author Biography

  • George Du Toit, University of Stellenbosch
    MBChB, MMed, FCOG/LKOG(SA) Part-Time Consultant Unit of Gynaecological Oncology Tygerberg Hospital University of Stellenbosch

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Published

2013-04-24

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Studies

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South African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology (SAJGO) Copyright is held by South African Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (SASGO). Copyright of the articles is held by the authors. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial Works 4.0 South Africa License (CC BY NC). Material submitted for publication in the SAJGO is accepted provided it has not been published elsewhere. The SAJGO does not hold itself responsible for statements made by the authors. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors. They do no purport to reflect the opinions or views of SASGO or its members.