Publications by authors named "Alida J Pokoradi"

Background: DICER1 mutation has been linked to development of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor and cystic nephroma, among other neoplasms.

Case: We present a unique case of recurrent ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor in a pediatric patient with a known DICER1 mutation and history of cystic nephroma. She underwent surgical staging and adjuvant chemotherapy, and her recurrences have been treated with chemotherapy, whole-abdomen radiation therapy, and further surgical debulking.

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Background: Ovarian carcinoma diagnosed in pregnancy is rare. Treatment should take both mother and fetus into consideration.

Case: We present the case of a patient diagnosed with a stage IC1 yolk sac tumour of the ovary at 15 weeks gestation, who underwent surgical staging and adjuvant chemotherapy during pregnancy.

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Objective: We sought to describe the pattern of age at menopause and factors associated with type of menopause.

Study Design: This was a prospective cohort study of 5113 postmenopausal health survey respondents in the Royal College of General Practitioners' Oral Contraception Study. Logistic regression was used to evaluate associations between sociodemographics, lifestyle, and medical history and menopause type.

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