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Uncommon becoming common…. Case series of fallopian cancers * Ragupathy K, Mann J, Dugar N, Iqbal P, Alloub M Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Conclusions. PFTC poses a challenge and this case review shows the difficulty in correlating clinic-radiological findings, misleading CA125 levels.
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Uncommon becoming common….Case series of fallopian cancers*Ragupathy K, Mann J, Dugar N, Iqbal P, Alloub MDoncaster Royal Infirmary Conclusions PFTC poses a challenge and this case review shows the difficulty in correlating clinic-radiological findings, misleading CA125 levels A multi-disciplinary approach is advised with low index of suspicion in a postmenopausal woman with adnexal pain and being aware that PFTC is becoming more common than estimated Our case series identified PFTC preoperatively in 50% women and we believe MRI done by radiologists with expertise in gynaecology aided by MDT discussion made the difference REFERENCES • Pectasides D et al, The Oncologist 2006:11:902-912 • RiskaA et al, IntJ Cancer 2003;104:643–645. • Woolas RP, et al IntJ Gynecol Cancer 1997;7:284– 288. Systematic review on pubmed * Poster presenter