Ovarian metastases from colorectal cancer in young women: a systematic review of the literature

ConclusionsThis review showed that approximately one in twenty young female colorectal cancer patients will present with or develop ovarian metastases. Since outcome of this specific oncological pathology is often dismal, this finding is clinically relevant. It demonstrates the need to develop strategies to lower the incidence of ovarian metastases with adequate treatment and counseling of these patients.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research