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
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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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Biological and medical sciences
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Calcium - blood
Case-Control Studies
Child
England
Female
Female genital diseases
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
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Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
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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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