Case 2 – Ovarian small cell carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

 

Authors

  • Vanda Salutari Gynecology Oncology Unit, Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy.
  • Patricia Pautier Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19156/cbn.2017.0038

Abstract

Ovarian small cell carcinoma is a rare tumor associated with poor prognosis. Although combination chemotherapy remains the cornerstone of treatment due to the rarity of these tumors, there is no evidencebased consensus for a standard treatment, although in the majority of cases platinum-based regimens are used. A case of small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic-type (SCCOHT), in a 22 year-old patient is reported.