Promising effect of aromatase inhibitors on recurrent granulosa cell tumors.

Int J Gynecol Cancer

Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Sheba Medical Center and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.

Published: July 2009

Recurring adult-type granulosa cell tumors of the ovary are usually treated by surgical resection followed by chemotherapy or radiation. However, the results of such treatment are disappointing. We describe 4 patients in whom recurrent ovarian granulosa cell tumors were treated with an aromatase inhibitor, with promising results.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181a261d7DOI Listing

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