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Parenchymal splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer: A report of two cases and literature review

Journal of SAFOG, Volume 11, No. 4, Year 2019

Aim: We report two cases of splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer. Background: Parenchymal splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer is rarely encountered. Case description: Two cases of ovarian serous carcinoma presented by isolated recurrent parenchymal splenic metastasis that was managed by splenectomy as secondary cytoreductive surgery. Conclusion: Thorough follow-up of ovarian cancer cases including careful clinical examination, computed tomography (CT), and tumor markers assessment, when clinically indicated, can early detect any recurrence events even isolated splenic recurrence. Clinical significance: Although being rare, parenchymal splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer should be suspected in advanced stage ovarian cancer.
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Citations: 9
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 2
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cohort Study
Study Approach
Systematic review