Primary Ovarian Carcinoid Tumors

摘要: Primary ovarian carcinoid tumors were reviewed from Mayo Clinic and Colorado Tumor Registry data. A total of 17 patients with this diagnosis identified. Histologic analysis these revealed 9 (53%) insular, 5 (29%) trabecular, 4 (26%) strumal or without a mature dermoid component. There 11 stage I 6 III IV disease at diagnosis. Carcinoid syndrome was found in 29% patients. Pressure pain defecation noted 41% cases. Recurrence tumor occurred 1 suspected 13 years after initial Overall survival excellent the whose confined to one ovary (100% 5-year survival), but only survived (33% survival) if advanced Systemic chemotherapy for achieved complete response patient stable another. Although rare, primary treated surgery alone be can expected have an overall outcome.