Megestrol activity in recurrent adult type granulosa cell tumour of the ovary
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Management of granulosa cell tumour of the ovary.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Granulosa cell tumours of the ovary are relatively uncommon malignant tumours. Although the majority of patients present with early-stage disease that is curable, approximately 80% of patients with advanced tumours die from recurrent disease. The purpose of this review is to provide the clinician with an update on recent research relevant to granulosa cell tumours. RECENT FI...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Oncology
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0923-7534
DOI: 10.1023/a:1008218720561