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Case Report
Preservation of ovarian function by ovarian transposition prior to concurrent chemotherapy and pelvic radiation for cervical cancer. A case report and review of the literature
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Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
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Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
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Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, McGill Reproductive Center, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
Eur. J. Gynaecol. Oncol. 2010, 31(2), 194–197;
Published: 10 April 2010
Abstract
Background: For over 45 years, ovarian transposition has been proposed for patients with cervical cancer to preserve ovarian function prior to pelvic radiation. We report a case of preservation of ovarian function and regular normal menstrual cycles after pelvic cisplatin-based chemoradiation and perform a literature review. Case: A 29-year-old female with cervical cancer underwent laparoscopic ovarian transposition prior to cisplatin-based chemoradiation. At 3-year follow-up after completion of her chemoradiation treatment indicated that she was still free of any disease. She is experiencing normal menstrual cycles at regular monthly intervals. Conclusion: The present case shows that it is possible to retain ovarian function and menstrual cycles by ovarian transposition prior to pelvic chemoradiation. This provides an option for cervical cancer patients who desire preservation of ovarian function.
Keywords
Ovarian function
Ovarian transposition
Pelvic chemoradiation
Cervical cancer