Second-look laparotomy in endodermal sinus tumor: A report of two patients with normal levels of alpha-fetoprotein and residual tumor at reexploration Journal Article
| Authors: | Curtin, J. P.; Rubin, S. C.; Hoskins, W. J.; Hakes, T. B.; Lewis, J. L. Jr |
| Article Title: | Second-look laparotomy in endodermal sinus tumor: A report of two patients with normal levels of alpha-fetoprotein and residual tumor at reexploration |
| Abstract: | The role of second-look laparotomy in the management of patients with endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary is controversial. We report two women who converted to a normal alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level during treatment with combination chemotherapy, yet were found to have residual endodermal sinus rumor at second-look laparotomy. In view of the limited experience with this rare disease, we continue to recommend second-look laparotomy for patients who have completed chemotherapy for endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary, regardless of the serum AFP level. © 1989 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. |
| Keywords: | adolescent; adult; case report; combined modality therapy; laparotomy; ovarian neoplasms; ovary cancer; antineoplastic combined chemotherapy protocols; reoperation; evaluation studies; second look surgery; yolk sac tumor; alpha fetoprotein; alpha-fetoproteins; mesonephroma; human; female; priority journal |
| Journal Title: | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Volume: | 73 |
| Issue: | 5 Suppl. |
| ISSN: | 0029-7844 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 1989-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 893 |
| End Page: | 895 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 2468119 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 14 April 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
