Recurrent psammocarcinoma of the peritoneum with complete response to tamoxifen therapy

Gynecol Oncol. 1998 Feb;68(2):206-9. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1997.4908.

Abstract

Psammocarcinoma is a rare type of serous carcinoma arising from the ovary or peritoneum, characterized by massive psammoma body formation, invasiveness, and low-grade cytological features. A case of primary peritoneal psammocarcinoma is presented. Aspects of clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management are described. Emphasis is placed on successful management of recurrent disease using tamoxifen therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningioma / drug therapy*
  • Meningioma / pathology
  • Meningioma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / drug therapy*
  • Omentum*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Tamoxifen