Pregnancy following recurrent angiosarcoma of the ovary - A case report and review of literature

Background. Ovarian angiosarcomas are rare tumors which may to be distinguished from other unusual primary ovarian tumors such as clear cell carcinoma, yolk sac tumor and leiomyosarcoma on the basis of histological appearance and immunohistochemistry. Angiosarcomas of the ovary occur in all age groups but are more frequent in women of child bearing age (less than 40 years). Surgery and radiotherapy have been the traditional treatment modalities. Case. The case we present is the only reported long-term survivor of recurrent ovarian angiosarcoma. Her initial treatment was surgical, both at presentation and relapse but since she wished conservation of fertility, radical surgery and radiotherapy were avoided and she underwent further adjuvant chemotherapy with doxorubicin and ifosfamide. She remains in remission 6 years after treatment of recurrence of the primary tumor and has had a successful pregnancy following treatment. Conclusion. Adjuvant chemotherapy of ovarian angiosarcoma with a combination of doxorubicin and ifosfamide appears effective and should be considered in women at risk of relapse who wish to conserve fertility. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.