Significance of tumour calcification in ovarian carcinoma

The purpose of this study was to assess the pattern and significance of tumour calcification in ovarian carcinoma. Patients with calcifying ovarian carcinoma were identified from radiological reports. Their tumour characteristics, serum calcium levels, treatment and survival were compared with a con...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2009-08, Vol.82 (980), p.640-644
Main Authors: BURKILL, G. J. C, ALLEN, S. D, A'HERN, R. P, GORE, M. E, KING, D. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
CA-125 Antigen - blood
Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Calcinosis - pathology
Calcium - blood
Case-Control Studies
Child
England
Female
Female genital diseases
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Ovarian Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Ovarian Neoplasms - pathology
Retrospective Studies
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Tumors
Young Adult
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to assess the pattern and significance of tumour calcification in ovarian carcinoma. Patients with calcifying ovarian carcinoma were identified from radiological reports. Their tumour characteristics, serum calcium levels, treatment and survival were compared with a control group of patients with non-calcifying disease. Patterns and distribution of calcification were assessed. Available serial CT scans were reviewed for changes in both soft-tissue and calcified disease according to RECIST (response evaluation criteria in solid tumours) criteria where feasible. Temporal changes in calcification were correlated with changes in soft tissue disease and CA125 levels. The calcified group numbered 122 (22 other patients had calcifying tumour but insufficient clinical data). Calcification in ovarian carcinoma had a prevalence of 8% (144/1721) in our series. There was a significant difference (p
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/12716831