Malignant Transformation of an Ovarian Endometrioma during Endometriosis Treatment: A Case Report
Dienogest (DNG) is considered to be effective against ovarian endometrioma (OMA). We report a rare case of OMA transformation to ovarian cancer during long-term endometriosis treatment with a periodic administration of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (Gn-RH agonist) and DNG. The patient was...
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| Main Authors: | Hiroaki Takagi, Emi Takata, Jinichi Sakamoto, Satoko Fujita, Masahiro Takakura, Toshiyuki Sasagawa |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6210172 |
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