Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5695511 | Gynecologic Oncology Reports | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
- Hepatoid carcinoma of the ovary is rapidly progressing rare epithelial ovarian tumor.
- The term 'hepatoid' refers to the morphological resemblance with hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Final diagnosis is made via positive staining for alpha fetoprotein along with immunohistochemistry
- Combination chemotherapy can be considered superior over the targeted agents while treating this tumor.
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Authors
Humera Mahmood, Hadia Fatima, Mohammad Faheem,