Reports summarize dermoid cyst study results from E.S. Alrayyan and co-researchers
2009 AUG 3 - (NewsRx.com) -- In this recently published study, investigators in Amman, Jordan conducted a study "To review our local experience with mature cystic ovarian teratoma, and describe our treatment modality regarding this uncommon condition. The databases of the Sydney Gynecologic Oncology Group at Royal Prince Alfred and Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia, were reviewed from 1987 to 2007." "A retrospective chart review, and analysis of patient's data were conducted. Eleven cases of ovarian dermoid cyst with secondary malignancy were identified. Six out of eleven (54.5%) of the cases were carcinoid tumor, 4/11 (36%) squamous cell cancer, and one case (9%) transitional cell carcinoma. The median age of cases was 47 years (range of 28-74). Stage I-II was recorded in 8/11 (73%) of the cases, while stage III-IV was found in 3/11 (27%). The initial treatment ranged from unilateral cystectomy to hysterectomy, and bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy, and debulking surgery. All patients with stage I disease showed more than 5 years survival (100%). The survival for late staged disease (III-IV) ranged from 2.5 months to 18 months with an average of 8 months. Carcinoid tumor is the most common malignancy noticed. Survival is related mainly to tumor stage, and optimal debulking procedure," wrote E.S. Alrayyan and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "However, further studies are needed to study the effect of other factors on survival.." Alrayyan and colleagues published their study in Saudi Medical Journal (Secondary malignancies in ovarian dermoid cyst. Saudi Medical Journal, 2009;30(4):524-528). For additional information, contact E.S. Alrayyan, King Hussain Med Center, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, POB 1720, Amman 11593, Jordan. The publisher of the Saudi Medical Journal can be contacted at: Saudi Med J, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897, Riyadh 11159, Saudi Arabia. Keywords: Jordan, Amman, Cancer, Carcinoid Tumor, Cysts, Dermoid Cyst, Gynecology, Oncology, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Teratoma, Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Urology. This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Clinical Oncology Week via NewsRx.com.
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