Successful treatment of leptomeningeal relapse of epithelial ovarian cancer

Gynecol Oncol. 1984 May;18(1):119-24. doi: 10.1016/0090-8258(84)90015-5.

Abstract

A case of isolated leptomeningeal recurrence of an epithelial ovarian cancer was recently diagnosed and treated successfully with methotrexate placed via an Ommaya reservoir in combination with radiation therapy. A review of the literature revealed no other cases of epithelial ovarian leptomeningeal malignancy similarly treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drug Implants
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Radiotherapy

Substances

  • Drug Implants
  • Methotrexate