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