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Endometriosis with Ovarian Cysts and Ovulation Induction Followed by Malignant Transformation into Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Report a case of ovarian clear cell carcinoma in a patient with endometriosis (EMs) and ovarian cysts who was treated Peking University People's Hospital in May 2018. After the patient was treated, relevant laboratory tests were performed, and assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to help with conception. Ovarian stimulation was performed for 3 cycles, and during the process of ovarian stimulation, it was found that the ovarian cysts undergone solidification, and blood flow signals appeared around the cysts. Considering the possibility of a borderline tumor, conservative surgery was performed to preserve the reproductive function. The operative pathological diagnosis was clear cell carcinoma stage IC and pelvic endometriosis. After the operation, the patient was given 3 courses of chemotherapy with 40 of doxorubicin and 450 mg of cisplatin. The correlation between EMs and ovarian cysts in infertile patients during ovarian stimulation the management of ovarian cysts during ovarian stimulation were analyzed. However, there are few reports of similar cases, and a large number of case data need to be accumulated multiple reproductive centers to verify this.

Source: International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews

DOI: 10.31579/2690-4861/1130

Authors: LU Yu-Feng *, Song Xiao-Tong, Tian Li

Institutions: Gansu Provincial Hospital, Peking University People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Endometriosis Research and Treatment

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7220416979