Title
Primary angiosarcoma of the ovary: a case report of Stage I disease
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Date
2005-10-06
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adult; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; dosage; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; Dacarbazine; Doxorubicin; Female; Hemangiosarcoma; Humans; Ifosfamide; Mesna; Neoplasm Staging; Ovarian Neoplasms
Disciplines
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are 20 documented cases of primary ovarian angiosarcoma. Most patients present with metastatic disease and respond poorly to chemotherapy. There is little information available to counsel early-staged patients on the need for or efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy.
CASE: We present a case of Stage Ic primary ovarian angiosarcoma treated with 3 cycles of adjuvant MAID chemotherapy. The patient is without evidence of disease 10 months post-operatively.
CONCLUSION: A review of the literature indicates a potential role for MAID chemotherapy in the treatment of ovarian angiosarcomas. Detection of Stage I disease appears to confer a better prognosis regardless of the utilization of adjuvant chemotherapy.
DOI of Published Version
10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.05.044
Source
Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Oct;99(1):218-21. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Gynecologic oncology
Related Resources
PubMed ID
16081151
Repository Citation
Quesenberry, Cherie D.; Li, Cuizhen; Chen, Annette H.; Zweizig, Susan L.; and Ball, Harrison G. III, "Primary angiosarcoma of the ovary: a case report of Stage I disease" (2005). Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications and Presentations. 28.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/obgyn_pp/28