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ArticlePrzeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review2016

Clear cell ovarian cancer and endometriosis: is there a relationship?

Maria Szubert, Jacek Suzin, Katarzyna Obirek, Amanda Sochacka, Marta Łoszakiewicz

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Article in Przeglad menopauzalny = Menopause review, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  1. Article
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  3. Endometriosis and risk of ovarian cancer: what do we know?Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2020
    Review
  4. Does Endometriosis Hinder Successful Ovarian Debulking Surgery?Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2018
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Maria SzubertClinic of Operative and Oncologic Gynaecology, First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, Poland; M. Pirogow's Teaching Hospital, Lodz, Poland.
Jacek SuzinClinic of Operative and Oncologic Gynaecology, First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, Poland; M. Pirogow's Teaching Hospital, Lodz, Poland.
Katarzyna ObirekStudents Scientific Society at the First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Amanda SochackaStudents Scientific Society at the First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
Marta ŁoszakiewiczStudents Scientific Society at the First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionOvarian clear cell carcinoma is a rare type of ovarian cancer. In recent years, issues of the common genetic origin of endometriosis and ovarian clear cell carcinoma have been raised. AIM OF THIS STUDY: Aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of this type of cancer, risk factors, prognosis and its potential aetiological association with endometriosis. MATERIAL AND

methodsIn a retrospective study, we analysed histopathological data of patients operated in the First Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (MU, Lodz) due to ovarian cancer in 2004-2014. Among the 394 patients operated on for ovarian cancer, clear cell carcinoma was found in 0.02% (9/394). Menstrual history, parity, comorbidities, data from physical examination, operational protocols and histopathological diagnoses were analysed. Follow-up was obtained from 77.8% of patients. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2013.

resultsThe mean age of patients at diagnosis was 57.6 years; the BMI in the study group was 27.2; the majority of patients were multiparous (77.8%). Clear cell carcinoma was detected mostly at stage Ia (n = 4). The concentration of Ca125 in the study group had an average of 142.75 U/ml and a median of 69.3 U/ml. The coexistence of endometriosis could not be clinically or histologically confirmed amongst our patients. The most common comorbidity in the study group was hypertension.

conclusionsIn our clinical material, ovarian clear cell carcinoma is a rare histopathological specimen with a prognostic value comparable to that of serous ovarian cancer. Due to the rarity of this histopathological subtype, proving a cause-and-effect relationship between it and endometriosis can only be elucidated through statistical studies of the entire population.

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PMCPMC4993982

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