Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma – The Clinical Challenge
Journal Title: Gynecology and Obstetrics Research – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Low-grade serous carcinoma is one of the five major histological types of ovarian carcinoma associated with a specific biology. We reviewed three cases from our institution to demonstrate the variable clinical course and provide a brief review on this disease entity.
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Khadija Warfa
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- EP ID EP553497
- DOI 10.17140/GOROJ-2-108
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