[Chemotherapy of malignant ovarian Brenner tumors. Review of the literature apropos of 2 histological complete remissions after polychemotherapy]

Bull Cancer. 1992;79(10):963-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report two cases of malignant ovarian Brenner tumor treated by polychemotherapy, that had a complete histological response confirmed by a second look laparotomy. The review of the literature shows that complete responses are exceptional, either after mono- or polychemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Brenner Tumor / drug therapy*
  • Brenner Tumor / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Remission Induction