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DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038591
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Outcome of an Adult Granulosa Cell Tumour in an Adolescent Initially Managed by Laparoscopy
Publication History
received December 15, 2007
accepted after revision March 5, 2008
Publication Date:
21 May 2008 (online)
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Abstract
Adult granulosa cell tumour is rarely encountered in adolescents. Tumours in their early stages have a favourable prognosis whereas those in advanced stages have a poor outcome. Documented series of tumours at advanced stages are very rare and follow-up is difficult because of the frequently prolonged intervals before progression of the tumour. That may explain why it is very difficult to define a consensual management strategy with or without adjuvant therapy such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. We describe a case of adult granulosa cell tumour in a 14-year-old girl who initially underwent laparoscopy for an “unsuspicious” cyst. Management was then modified according to oncological guidelines because of the histological nature of this cyst.
Key words
granulosa - adolescent - laparoscopy
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Miss
Isabelle Lacreuse, Ph.D.
Pediatric Surgery Department
University Hospital of Strasbourg
Avenue Moliere
67098 Strasbourg
France
Email: isabelle.talon2@chru-strasbourg.fr