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SynthesisJournal of gynecologic oncology2024

Clinical characteristics and status of treatment of small-cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type in the Chinese population: a meta-analysis.

Kewei Zheng, Yi Gao, Congjian Xu, Yu Kang

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Synthesis in Journal of gynecologic oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Kewei Zheng *Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0009-0002-5479-2544
Yi Gao *Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3634-8087
Congjian XuObstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7954-5892
Yu KangObstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1197-4727

Funding

NKRDPC 2022YFC2705004Shanghai Municipal Health Commission 2020YJZX0202SHDC SHDC12020108
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to comprehensively analyze the clinical characteristics and treatment status of Chinese small cell carcinoma of the ovary hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT) patients, providing insights into this unique population and comparing findings with international literature.

methodsThrough a meta-analysis, we collected data from published case reports and records from the Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University. Demographic information, clinical presentations, tumor attributes, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes were extracted and examined alongside relevant global studies.

resultsThe analysis encompassed 80 Chinese SCCOHT patients, of which 62 from 33 previously reported literatures, and the other 18 were from Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University. In 62 cases with stage information, A total of 25 tumors were International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage I, 3 were stage II, 19 were stage III, and 15 were stage IV. Most patients received surgery and chemotherapy, but regimens were varied. Median follow-up was 10 months (range=4-120). Elevated carbohydrate antigen 125 and serum calcium levels were consistent findings. Recurrence rates were notable, especially among stage I patients. Platinum-based chemotherapy, paclitaxel and carboplatin (n=11, 13.4%), constituted common treatment regimens.

conclusionThis study observed demographic and clinical similarities with international datasets. And the findings emphasize the urgency for innovative therapeutic approaches to improve outcomes in SCCOHT patients. Continued research efforts are essential to enhance the knowledge surrounding this rare malignancy and to optimize its clinical management.

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Carcinoma, Small CellHypercalcemiaOvarian NeoplasmsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCA-125 AntigenCarboplatinChinaEast Asian PeopleFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelCA-125 AntigenCarboplatinPaclitaxelHypercalcemiaOvarian NeoplasmsOvarySmall Cell Carcinoma

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PMCPMC11262901

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