A retrospective analysis of clinicopathological and prognostic characteristics of ovarian tumors in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil

2011

Characteristics of Ovarian Tumors in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Sample size: 248 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Marcela F Paes, Renata D Daltoé, Klesia P Madeira, Lucas CD Rezende, Gabriela M Sirtoli, Alice L Herlinger, Leticia S Souza, Luciana B Coitinho, Débora Silva, Murilo F Cerri, Ana Cristina N Chiaradia, Alex A Carvalho, Ian V Silva, Leticia B A Rangel

Primary Institution: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Hypothesis

What are the clinicopathological and prognostic characteristics of ovarian tumors in Espírito Santo, Brazil?

Conclusion

The study provides insights into the profile of ovarian cancer in Espírito Santo, which may help develop better strategies for controlling this malignancy.

Supporting Evidence

The mean age at diagnosis for ovarian cancer was 54.67 years.
30.1% of epithelial ovarian cancer cases were serous type.
56.2% of cases were diagnosed at poor prognosis stages (FIGO III and IV).
17.1% of patients were resistant to platinum-based therapy.

Takeaway

This study looked at ovarian tumors in Brazil and found that many women are diagnosed late, which makes treatment harder. It helps us understand how to better fight this disease.