Primary ovarian carcinoid: A report of two cases and a decade registry
Conclusion Primary ovarian carcinoid is a relatively rare disease with an indolent course and excellent outcome. Carcinoid syndrome, especially carcinoid heart disease may worsen the prognosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy has been commonly used as the treatment of choice of primary ovarian carcinoid tumors.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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