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Cong L, Wang S, Yeung SY, Lee JHS, Chung JPW, Chan DYL. Mature Cystic Teratoma: An Integrated Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076141. [PMID: 37047114 PMCID: PMC10093990 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Ovarian dermoid cysts, also called mature cystic teratomas (MCTs), account for 69% of ovarian germ cell tumors in young women. The tumors are formed by tissues derived from three germ layers, and sebaceous materials are most commonly seen. The origin of MCTs is widely considered to be the germ cell origin, which completes meiosis I. The clinical symptoms vary widely, but 20% of tumors could be asymptomatic. The diagnosis of MCTs is usually made without difficulty by ultrasound and confirmed by histopathology post-operatively. The imaging findings have a high diagnostic value. The typical characteristics present in the sonographic images, including a dermoid plug or Rokitansky nodule, are considered strong evidence for a teratoma. Although the malignant transformation of MCTs is rare, it can occur in some cases, especially in women of advanced age. The treatment of MCTs depends on the risk of malignancy, the age of the patient, and the patient's fertility reserve requirement. In this article, we review the epidemiology, clinical symptoms, diagnosis criteria, cellular origin, and treatment of mature cystic teratomas.
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- Luping Cong
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Assisted Reproductive Technology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Hao J, Sun Z, Song G. Laparoscopy for Ovary-Sparing Tumorectomy in Children with Ovarian Tumors: A Clinical Retrospective Analysis. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:296-302. [PMID: 36716193 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the characteristics of pediatric ovarian tumors (OTs) and evaluate treatment strategies for ovary-sparing tumorectomy (OST). Materials and Methods: Medical records of children from October 2011 to December 2021 were reviewed. Data regarding clinical characteristics, pathological type, and management of OST were analyzed. Results: In total, 61 patients with OTs were screened. The median age was 14.8 ± 3.0 years. The median length and volume of borderline and malignant OTs were larger than those of benign OTs (P < .001 and P = .05, respectively). There was a significant difference in the median OT volume between torsion and nontorsion OTs (P = .04). The overall OST rate was 91.8% (67/73). A total of 53.4% (39/73) lesions were treated with laparoscopic OST. The OT volume was smaller in patients who underwent laparoscopy than in those who underwent laparotomy (P = .04). The probability of intraoperative tumor rupture or spillage was higher during laparoscopy than during laparotomy (P = .02). No significant differences were observed in OT recurrence. Seven patients had borderline and malignant tumors, 3 of whom had stage IA tumors and underwent OST. None of the patients experienced relapse. Conclusions: OT size is a useful reference factor for differential diagnosis and choosing laparoscopic surgery. Intraoperative tumor rupture and spillage of benign tumors during laparoscopy and laparotomy did not seem to be associated with recurrence, and laparoscopic OST was considered safe. Further prospective studies are required to confirm these conclusions.
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- Jing Hao
- Department of Gynaecology, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Shandong, China
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Toker Kurtmen B, Dokumcu Z, Divarci E, Ergun O, Ozok G, Celik A. Long-term surgical outcomes in pediatric ovarian neoplasms: 20-year single-center experience. Pediatr Surg Int 2022; 38:2035-2044. [PMID: 36169670 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-022-05256-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The management of pediatric ovarian neoplasms (ON) is based on finding a balance between adequate surgical treatment and future reproductive capacity. We aimed to evaluate long-term results of patients who underwent surgery for ON. METHODS A retrospective cohort study design was used. Medical records of patients with ON were reviewed. They were invited to participate in a telephone-based survey assessing complaints, menstrual status, and post-surgical recurrence. RESULTS Eighty-five patients were operated for ON between 1995 and 2015. Median age at surgery was 14.7 years. 62.4% of patients had ovary-sparing surgery (OSS). Median tumor size in oophorectomy group was significantly larger than OSS group (p = 0.029). Median length of follow-up was 5.1 years. Recurrent/metachronous disease was not significantly different between OSS and oophorectomy groups (p = 1.000). In OSS group, irregular menses (p = 0.004) and painful menses (p = 0.002) were significantly higher than oophorectomy group. CONCLUSION The main goal of treatment in pediatric ON is to find the right balance between adequate and appropriate tumor resection and maximal effort for fertility preservation. Our results showed no difference between oophorectomy and OSS in the terms of recurrence. Although irregular and painful menses were found to be significantly higher in the OSS group, longer follow-up and prospective studies are needed to clarify this issue.
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- Bade Toker Kurtmen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Bornova, 35100, İzmir, Turkey.
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Gkrozou F, Tsonis O, Vatopoulou A, Galaziou G, Paschopoulos M. Ovarian Teratomas in Children and Adolescents: Our Own Experience and Review of Literature. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9101571. [PMID: 36291507 PMCID: PMC9599961 DOI: 10.3390/children9101571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Ovarian teratomas are the most common type of ovarian mass during childhood and adolescence. There is no clear guidance for the management of the ovarian teratomas in children and adolescents. It is necessary, however, to understand the feature of these tumours and the indications for operating on them, and to put subjective criteria for the management in elective or emergency presentations. Methods: Medical records of patients between the age of 12 and 20 years old that underwent surgery for ovarian teratomas at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in University Hospital of Ioannina, between January 2000 and August 2022, were reviewed. A medical database was searched between January 2000 and August 2022 with the following keywords: ovarian teratoma, paediatrics and adolescents. Results: We present the results of forty patients, with a mean age of 11.8 years of age. All patients had surgery, where three out of four underwent oophorectomy and only one out of four underwent ovary-sparing operation; similar results were found in the literature. Conclusion: Ovary-sparing treatment is more common recently compared with the past, such as MIS compared with laparotomy. Better-organised and -planned prospective multi-centre studies are necessary to gain a deeper knowledge of the physiology and prognostic factors of teratomas in children.
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- Fani Gkrozou
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Assisted Conception Unit, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-6985726869
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Kang GG, So KA, Hwang JY, Kim NR, Yang EJ, Shim SH, Lee SJ, Kim TJ. Ultrasonographic diagnosis and surgical outcomes of adnexal masses in children and adolescents. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3949. [PMID: 35273292 PMCID: PMC8913732 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08015-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, clinical diagnosis, surgical treatment, and histopathological findings of adnexal masses in children and adolescents. This retrospective study included patients aged < 20 years who were diagnosed with adnexal masses between January 2005 and December 2018 at the Konkuk University Medical Center. Adnexal masses were diagnosed in 406 patients. The mean age of patients was 17.3 years at the time of diagnosis. The primary presenting symptoms and signs were abdominal pain (81.4%), mass per abdomen (13.7%), dysmenorrhea (3.4%), incidental finding (2%), and abdominal distention (0.5%). In total, 204 patients underwent surgery for adnexal masses, and 202 patients were observed without surgery. Histopathological examination revealed 110 benign neoplasms, 72 non-neoplastic lesions, 3 ectopic pregnancies, 3 tubo-ovarian abscesses, 7 borderline malignant tumors, and 9 non-epithelial ovarian malignant tumors. Abdominal pain was the most common reason for hospital visits and surgery in adolescents and young women with adnexal masses. The ultrasonographic diagnosis was consistent with the histopathological diagnosis. In recent years, the use of minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy and robotic, has increased in young patients with adnexal masses.
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- Gun Gu Kang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 120-1, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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Kiely D, Lewis C, Gray J, Hall N. Prevalence of metachronous contralateral mature ovarian teratoma: A systematic review. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e29237. [PMID: 34331503 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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There is increasing recognition that contralateral metachronous tumor may occur following treatment of unilateral mature ovarian teratoma. We aimed to define this risk to guide appropriate surveillance strategies. We undertook a systematic review of three large medical databases (Ovid Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register) to April 2020 using a defined search strategy. From 1831 articles retrieved, 23 were included, reporting 1101 girls with unilateral mature ovarian teratomas. The intensity and duration of follow-up varied between studies, with only five reporting close surveillance. Overall prevalence of metachronous contralateral mature teratoma was 2.1%, with a prevalence per study of 0%-23% (median 0%). Prevalence was higher (7%) among studies with more robust surveillance. These data suggest a small but real risk of metachronous contralateral tumors. Surveillance ultrasonography is proportionate and indicated alongside further prospective data collection to record the natural history and impact of surveillance in greater detail.
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- David Kiely
- Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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Spinelli C, Strambi S, Masoni B, Ghionzoli M, Bertocchini A, Sanna B, Morganti R, Messina M, Molinaro F, Tursini S, Briganti V, Lisi G, Lelli Chiesa P. Surgical management of ovarian teratomas in childhood: a multicentric study on 110 cases and a literature review. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:950-954. [PMID: 34254550 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2021.1948527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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AIM OF THE STUDY To compare a multicentric surgical experience on ovarian teratomas in childhood with the current management trends. DESIGN A retrospective multicentric pediatric ovarian teratomas surgically treated between January 2000 and August 2020 at four Italian institutions. PubMed database was used to search for Reviews and Systematic Reviews published between January 2010 and August 2020: 15 manuscripts reported 3633 ovarian neoplasms in pediatric age, 1219 (33,5%) of which were ovarian teratomas. RESULTS A hundred-ten patients with a mean age at diagnosis of 11.8 years were enrolled. Mature cystic teratomas accounted for the 90% of the masses. At surgery, 78 were oophorectomies and 32 were ovary sparing surgeries. Laparoscopy occurred in 16.3% of the surgeries.As regarding the current management trends, the mean age at diagnosis was 11.9 years and 80.5% of the cases were represented by mature teratomas. Of 430 procedures, 331 were oophorectomies while 99 were ovary sparing surgeries and laparoscopy was performed in 23.8% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Ovary-sparing surgery with laparoscopic approach is increasingly offered as standard treatment for benign masses that fit the criteria for mature teratomas, in the attempt to achieve the best compromise between the preservation of fertility and the prevention of recurrences. Awareness should be raised among pediatric surgeons to reduce unnecessary radical surgery.
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- Claudio Spinelli
- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and of the Critical Area, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adults Surgery Division, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Universita degli Studi di Pisa, Section of Statistics, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Medical, Surgical and Neurological Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology Unit, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology Unit, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, 'Spirito Santo' Hospital, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti Pescara, Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, 'Spirito Santo' Hospital, Università degli Studi Gabriele d'Annunzio Chieti Pescara, Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Approaches to the management of pediatric ovarian masses in the 21st century: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:357-368. [PMID: 31706611 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopy is increasingly being adopted for the treatment of ovarian pathologies in adults. However, its implementation for the management of pediatric ovarian masses varies and the evidence, to date, has not been comprehensively analyzed. This review aims to compare laparoscopic and open surgical management of pediatric ovarian masses. METHODS We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar from the year 2000 till April 2017. Studies selected for this included those on epidemiological trends of pediatric ovarian lesions, assessing outcomes of laparoscopic management and comparison of laparoscopic and open surgical techniques for pediatric ovarian masses. A meta-analysis comparing outcomes of both modalities was performed using standard methodology. RESULTS A total of 44 studies met the inclusion criteria of which 15 were on histological types of ovarian lesions, 24 assessed laparoscopic management only and five compared laparoscopy with open surgery for pediatric ovarian masses. Nonneoplastic lesions were the most common ranging from 36.5% to 73.7%, with cystic lesions being the most prevalent. Neoplastic lesions ranged between 26.3% and 63.5%, with germ cell tumors being the most common, while malignancy ranged between 3.5% and 10.8%. Laparoscopic management was generally advocated for managing benign lesions with a cautious approach for suspicion of malignant lesions. In comparison to open surgery, laparoscopic surgery had shorter operating time (MD = -33.24 min, 95% CI = -34.29 to -32.19, p < 0.0001), less intraop bleeding (MD = - 61.46 ml, 95% CI = -62.69 to -60.24, p < 0.0001), and reduced length of hospital stay (MD = -2.78 days, 95% CI= -2.82 to -2.74, p<0.0001). Complication rates were equivocal between the two approaches. Spillage rates could not be assessed. CONCLUSION Limited evidence suggests that laparoscopic approach to presumptively benign ovarian masses have better outcomes when compared to open surgery with regards to operating time, blood loss and hospital stay. However, complication rates were similar between the two approaches. Studies with rigorous scientific methods are needed for a definitive recommendation, especially in resource limiting settings. However malignant lesions should still be managed with an open surgical approach to avoid upstaging of disease status. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Braungart S, Craigie RJ, Losty PD. Controversies in the management of ovarian tumours in prepubertal children - A BAPS and UK CCLG Surgeons Cancer Group National Survey. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:2231-2234. [PMID: 29395152 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.11.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND No clear treatment and follow-up protocols have been established for prepubertal patients with ovarian tumours. The lack of adequate prospective data in the literature includes all aspects of their management. A significant number of children with ovarian masses present out of hours as a surgical emergency and are initially managed by paediatric surgeons without special interest in surgical oncology. Clear guidance on the management of such tumours is therefore fundamental. We hypothesised that - owing to the lack of clear guidelines - the current approach to prepubertal ovarian tumours amongst paediatric surgeons is highly heterogenous. METHODS An eleven-item multiple choice questionnaire was distributed amongst all BAPS consultant paediatric surgeons in the UK and simultaneously to all paediatric surgical oncology members of the UK Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group in order to survey the management of ovarian masses in children. We aimed to compare the management approaches in both groups. RESULTS 63 consultants participated in the survey; 49% with a special interest in surgical oncology, 48% with different subspecialty interests. The majority of participants (56%) performed 1-5 operations on ovarian tumours per year. Preoperative imaging of choice for the oncology surgeons was US and MRI (77.3%) versus 41.4% in the group of surgeons with different special interests. Surgeons with different special interests were more likely to request Ca125 as a preoperative tumour marker (62.1% vs 32.3%). 19.3% of oncology surgeons, and 27.6% of surgeons with other special interest stated they would never remove an ovarian tumour via the laparoscopic approach. Follow-up practise was highly variable amongst survey participants in both surgeon groups regarding frequency, duration and further investigations during follow-up. Almost 50% of participants follow their patients up according to personal practice protocols. CONCLUSION This first national survey on the management of prepubertal ovarian tumours demonstrates great heterogeneity in the current approach amongst UK paediatric surgeons. Better evidence is needed to formulate clear guidance for the management of such tumours. We propose instigation of a multicentre registry for ovarian tumours to generate prospective data and clarify guidance for the future. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE STATEMENT This is a level II evidence study. In itself it is a retrospective study, with the literature review including one large, high-quality prospective cohort study, and further prospective cohort studies of ordinary quality.
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- Sarah Braungart
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK; Institute of Child Health University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK.
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Abid I, Zouari M, Jallouli M, Sahli S, Bouden A, Ben Abdallah R, Trabelsi F, Jabloun A, Charieg A, Mrad C, Marzouki M, Mosbahi S, Ezzi A, Mootamri R, Hamzaoui M, Kaabar N, Jlidi S, Nouri A, Mhiri R. Ovarian masses in pediatric patients: a multicenter study of 98 surgical cases in Tunisia. Gynecol Endocrinol 2018; 34:243-247. [PMID: 28942697 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2017.1381839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Ovarian masses requiring surgical intervention are uncommon in the pediatric population. Our aim is to report results of a multicentric Tunisian study concerning the clinical practice and the management of pediatric ovarian masses and to identify the factors that are associated with ovarian preservation. Between January 2000 and December 2015, 98 pediatric patients (<14 years) were surgically treated for ovarian masses at the five pediatric surgery departments in Tunisia. Ninety-eight patients were included in this study. The mean age of the patients at time of surgery was 8.46 ± 4.87 years. Sixty-three ovarian masses (64.3%) were non-neoplastic lesions, 24 (24.5%) were benign tumors, and 11 (11.2%) were malignant neoplasms. Conservative surgery (ovarian-preserving surgery) was successfully performed in 72.4% of the benign lesions, whereas only three patients (27.3%) with malignant tumors underwent ovary-sparing tumor resection (p < .001). The mean diameter of the tumors in the patients who underwent oophorectomy was significantly larger than that in the patients who underwent conservative surgery (7.8 ± 3.9 cm vs. 5.7 ± 2.9 cm, respectively, p = .001). In our study, the risk factors for oophorectomy were a malignant pathology and large tumor size. In accordance with the Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup consensus, we recommend that surgical management of ovarian masses in children should be based on ovarian-preserving surgery.
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- I Abid
- a Department of Pediatric Surgery , Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Department of Pediatric Surgery , Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax , Tunisia
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- a Department of Pediatric Surgery , Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax , Tunisia
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- b Department of Pediatric Surgery "A" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- b Department of Pediatric Surgery "A" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c Department of Pediatric Surgery , Habib Thameur Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c Department of Pediatric Surgery , Habib Thameur Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c Department of Pediatric Surgery , Habib Thameur Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- d Department of Pediatric Surgery "B" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- d Department of Pediatric Surgery "B" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- d Department of Pediatric Surgery "B" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- e Department of Pediatric Surgery , Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital , Monastir , Tunisia
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- e Department of Pediatric Surgery , Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital , Monastir , Tunisia
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- e Department of Pediatric Surgery , Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital , Monastir , Tunisia
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- b Department of Pediatric Surgery "A" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- c Department of Pediatric Surgery , Habib Thameur Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- d Department of Pediatric Surgery "B" , Children Hospital , Tunis , Tunisia
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- e Department of Pediatric Surgery , Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital , Monastir , Tunisia
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- a Department of Pediatric Surgery , Hedi Chaker Hospital , Sfax , Tunisia
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Management of benign ovarian lesions in girls: a trend toward fewer oophorectomies. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2017; 29:289-294. [DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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