This document is posted to help you gain knowledge. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about it! Share it to your friends and learn new things together.
management)management) SurgerySurgery RadiotherapyRadiotherapy ChemotherapyChemotherapy HRT for post treatmentHRT for post treatment Immune therapyImmune therapy Gene therapy Gene therapy
WhyWhy is it important? is it important? Accounts for nearly 4% of all cancers occurring in womenAccounts for nearly 4% of all cancers occurring in women Leading cause of death from malignancies arising in the Leading cause of death from malignancies arising in the
female genital tractfemale genital tract Life time riskLife time risk in the general population is 1.5%in the general population is 1.5% with one affected family member is 4%with one affected family member is 4% with two affected family members is 7%with two affected family members is 7% with BRCA-1 & BRCA-2 gene mutation 16-65%with BRCA-1 & BRCA-2 gene mutation 16-65% Most fatal and most feared cancerMost fatal and most feared cancer The risk could be reducedThe risk could be reduced
EmbryologyEmbryology of the ovary of the ovary
Primitive gonads appear around the 5Primitive gonads appear around the 5thth week of IUL as the week of IUL as the gonadal ridge from the coelomic epithelium on the medial gonadal ridge from the coelomic epithelium on the medial aspect of the urogenital ridge.aspect of the urogenital ridge.
In the xx embryo , the cortex develop as the ovary and the In the xx embryo , the cortex develop as the ovary and the medulla regress to a small area.medulla regress to a small area.
The ovarian serosa is the direct descent of the coelomic The ovarian serosa is the direct descent of the coelomic epithelium and it give rises to epithelium and it give rises to endocervical,endometrial,endosalphinx and the endocervical,endometrial,endosalphinx and the epithelium of the urogenital system.epithelium of the urogenital system.
The undifferentiated serosal cells can undergo neoplastic The undifferentiated serosal cells can undergo neoplastic changes and lead to tumours of the above tissues. changes and lead to tumours of the above tissues.
WHO Classification of ovarian tumoursWHO Classification of ovarian tumours
1.Epithelial tumours1.Epithelial tumours Benign,Boarderline tumours and Benign,Boarderline tumours and
Carcinomas Carcinomas 2.Sex cord and Mesenchymal tumours2.Sex cord and Mesenchymal tumours Benign,Boarderline tumours and Benign,Boarderline tumours and
carcinomascarcinomas3.Germ cell tumours3.Germ cell tumours Benign,Boarderline tumours and Benign,Boarderline tumours and
SCST with ovarian differentiationSCST with ovarian differentiation Adult granulosa cell tumoursAdult granulosa cell tumours
95% post pubertal95% post pubertal 50% post menopausal50% post menopausal 5% bilateral5% bilateral Frequently associated with Frequently associated with
hyperoestrogenismhyperoestrogenism(DUB, endometrial (DUB, endometrial hyperplasia and even hyperplasia and even carcinoma)carcinoma)
Myxomatous, polyvesicularMyxomatous, polyvesicular PAS positive hyaline PAS positive hyaline
globulesglobules
Endodermal sinus tumour
(yolk sac tumours) cont.
TeratomaTeratoma
Derived from all three Derived from all three germ layers; ectoderm, germ layers; ectoderm, mesoderm and mesoderm and endodermendoderm
Variable according to Variable according to the degree of “maturity”the degree of “maturity”
Immature elements Immature elements show features of show features of primitive embryonic primitive embryonic tissuestissues
Metastatic carcinoma of the ovary
AetiologyAetiology Hereditary cancersHereditary cancers 10% occurs in women who carry mutations in cancer 10% occurs in women who carry mutations in cancer
susceptibility genes BRCA-1,BRCA-2(these are susceptibility genes BRCA-1,BRCA-2(these are tumour suppressor genes)tumour suppressor genes)
-90% of the cases-90% of the cases -alteration of the p53 tumour suppressor is the most -alteration of the p53 tumour suppressor is the most
frequent genetic event frequent genetic event (amplification,overexpression,mutation and deletion)(amplification,overexpression,mutation and deletion)
Aetiology Aetiology
Incessant ovulationIncessant ovulation Gonadotrophin and sex hormone therapyGonadotrophin and sex hormone therapy -Inclusion cyst formation-Inclusion cyst formation -Repair of the germinal epithelium following -Repair of the germinal epithelium following
ovulationovulation -Persistent stimulation and exposure to -Persistent stimulation and exposure to
gonadotrophinsgonadotrophins and sex hormones(proliferation and mitotic activity)and sex hormones(proliferation and mitotic activity) -Theoretical risk of artificial ovulation induction -Theoretical risk of artificial ovulation induction
Risk factorsRisk factors Advanced age(average age is 60 yrs)Advanced age(average age is 60 yrs) -90%of the tumours occur among post menapausal -90%of the tumours occur among post menapausal femalesfemales -<40 yrs infrequent -<40 yrs infrequent -<30 yrs fewer than 3/100,00-<30 yrs fewer than 3/100,00 Caucasian 1Caucasian 1stst degree relative with Ca-3.5 fold risk degree relative with Ca-3.5 fold risk BRCA-1, BRCA-2 mutant genes (17q,13q)BRCA-1, BRCA-2 mutant genes (17q,13q) NulliparityNulliparity Early age of menarcheEarly age of menarche Late age of menopauseLate age of menopause Non usage of contraceptivesNon usage of contraceptives Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colonic Ca Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colonic Ca
(hnpcc)(hnpcc)
PREVENTION (FACTORS REDUCING THE PREVENTION (FACTORS REDUCING THE RISK FOR OVARIAN CANCER)RISK FOR OVARIAN CANCER)
““Reduction of ovarian cancer predominantly are associated Reduction of ovarian cancer predominantly are associated with reduction in the number of ovulatory cycleswith reduction in the number of ovulatory cycles
Prolong use of OCPProlong use of OCP Multiparity Multiparity Breast feeding Breast feeding Tubal legations Tubal legations Place of prophylactic oophorectomy (performed when she is Place of prophylactic oophorectomy (performed when she is
still in the reproductive age-specially with a family history of still in the reproductive age-specially with a family history of ovarian cancer. There is reduction in the incidence of ovarian ovarian cancer. There is reduction in the incidence of ovarian and breast cancer)and breast cancer)
Use of vitamin A derivativesUse of vitamin A derivatives ScreeningScreening
SCREENING FOR OVARIAN TUMOURSSCREENING FOR OVARIAN TUMOURSWHO CRETERIA FOR A SCREENING PROGRAMMEWHO CRETERIA FOR A SCREENING PROGRAMME
The condition should an important health problemThe condition should an important health problem There should be an accepted treatment for the patients with There should be an accepted treatment for the patients with
recognized diseaserecognized disease Facilities for diagnosis and treatment should be availableFacilities for diagnosis and treatment should be available There should be a recognized early stage of the diseaseThere should be a recognized early stage of the disease There should be a suitable testThere should be a suitable test The test should be acceptable to the populationThe test should be acceptable to the population The natural history of the condition should be well understoodThe natural history of the condition should be well understood There should be an agreed policy on whom to screen There should be an agreed policy on whom to screen It should be cost effectiveIt should be cost effective Case finding should be a continuning process Case finding should be a continuning process
OVARIAN TUMOUR SCREENING MULTI OVARIAN TUMOUR SCREENING MULTI MODELMODEL
ca 125 and vaginal scanning ca 125 and vaginal scanning Ca 125 >30 u\ml is abnormalCa 125 >30 u\ml is abnormalCa 125 is an antigen found in the foetal amniotic and coelomic epithelium.in Ca 125 is an antigen found in the foetal amniotic and coelomic epithelium.in
adults it is found in mesothelial cells of pleuraadults it is found in mesothelial cells of pleuraPericardium and tubal, endometrial, endocervical and the ovary.Pericardium and tubal, endometrial, endocervical and the ovary.The surface epithelium of normal foetal and adult ovaries does not express The surface epithelium of normal foetal and adult ovaries does not express
the antigen , except in inclusion cysts, papillae or metaplasiathe antigen , except in inclusion cysts, papillae or metaplasiaAn elevated level is found in 50% of stage 1 and >90% in women with An elevated level is found in 50% of stage 1 and >90% in women with
advanced disease.advanced disease.Sensitivity is 97%Sensitivity is 97%Specificity is 96%Specificity is 96%False positive in ca endometrium ca colon, endometriosis, fibroid, PID, False positive in ca endometrium ca colon, endometriosis, fibroid, PID,
pregnancy and menstruation pregnancy and menstruation
Ovarian volume >20ml in reproductive age, and Ovarian volume >20ml in reproductive age, and >8-10ml in post menopausal are abnormal.>8-10ml in post menopausal are abnormal.
Ultrasound findings (scoring system)Ultrasound findings (scoring system) VolumeVolume Thick wallThick wall SeptaeSeptae Solid areaSolid area Cystic areas with solid areasCystic areas with solid areas PapillaePapillae AscitisAscitis Secondary Secondary
Microscopic features suggestive of Microscopic features suggestive of Malignancy Malignancy
cytoplasmic ratiocytoplasmic ratio Invasion of basement Invasion of basement
membranemembrane
Macroscopic features suggestive Macroscopic features suggestive of malignancyof malignancy
Cystic and solid areasCystic and solid areas Hemorrhagic areasHemorrhagic areas Necrotic areasNecrotic areas Increased vascularityIncreased vascularity Bilateral tumoursBilateral tumours Associated ascitisAssociated ascitis
SURGICAL STAGINGSURGICAL STAGING
Stage 1-growth limited to ovariesStage 1-growth limited to ovaries 1a growth limited to one ovary1a growth limited to one ovary 1b growth limited to both ovaries1b growth limited to both ovaries 1c tumour either 1a or 1b with any of the1c tumour either 1a or 1b with any of the followingfollowing - tumuor on the surface- tumuor on the surface - capsular rupture- capsular rupture - Ascitis containing malignant cells- Ascitis containing malignant cells - Positive peritoneal washings - Positive peritoneal washings
SURGICAL STAGING-ctdSURGICAL STAGING-ctd
Stage ii growth involving one or both ovaries with Stage ii growth involving one or both ovaries with pelvic extensionspelvic extensions
ii a extension or metastasis to the uterus or tubesii a extension or metastasis to the uterus or tubes ii b extension to other pelvic tissues ii b extension to other pelvic tissues ii c tumour either 1a or 1b with any of the following ii c tumour either 1a or 1b with any of the following -tumour on the surface-tumour on the surface -capsular rupture-capsular rupture -ascitis containing malignant cells-ascitis containing malignant cells -positive peritoneal washings-positive peritoneal washings
SURGICAL STAGING- ContSURGICAL STAGING- Cont
Stage iii growth involving one or both ovaries withStage iii growth involving one or both ovaries with peritoneal implants out side the pelvis or positive peritoneal implants out side the pelvis or positive
inguinal or retro-peritoneal nodes (superficial liver inguinal or retro-peritoneal nodes (superficial liver metastasis or histologically proven omental or bowel metastasis or histologically proven omental or bowel metastasis)metastasis)
iii a limited to true pelvis with negative nodes but iii a limited to true pelvis with negative nodes but with microscopically positive seedings with microscopically positive seedings
iii b tumour implants in the abdominal cavity<2cmiii b tumour implants in the abdominal cavity<2cm iii c tumour implants in the abdominal cavity >2cm iii c tumour implants in the abdominal cavity >2cm
with positive nodes with positive nodes
SURGICAL STAGING- ContSURGICAL STAGING- Cont
Stage iv growth involving one or both ovaries Stage iv growth involving one or both ovaries with distant metastasiswith distant metastasis
If pleural effusion is present there must be If pleural effusion is present there must be positive cytologypositive cytology
PROGNOSTIC FACTORSPROGNOSTIC FACTORS
Pathological factorsPathological factors -architecture and grade of lesion-architecture and grade of lesion -differentiation and anaplasia-differentiation and anaplasia Biological factors Biological factors - flow cytometry- flow cytometry - diploidy/anaploidy- diploidy/anaploidy Clinical factorsClinical factors
NATURAL HISORYNATURAL HISORY
2/3 of the patients present with advanced disease 2/3 of the patients present with advanced disease Pattern of spread-trans-coelomicPattern of spread-trans-coelomic -lymphatic-lymphatic -haematogenic-haematogenic stage i-5 years survival 90%stage i-5 years survival 90% stage ii-5 year survival 70%stage ii-5 year survival 70% stage iii& iv – 5 year survival 30%stage iii& iv – 5 year survival 30% Most of them succumb following anorexia, vomiting Most of them succumb following anorexia, vomiting
HISTORYHISTORY -most women with epithelial tumours are -most women with epithelial tumours are
asymptomatic for a long duration asymptomatic for a long duration -often the symptoms are vague-often the symptoms are vague -irregular menstruation-irregular menstruation -bowel and urinary symptoms -bowel and urinary symptoms -distention, bloating,constipation,nausea,vomiting -distention, bloating,constipation,nausea,vomiting
and anorexia in advanced stagesand anorexia in advanced stages
DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSIS
EXAMINATION EXAMINATION - information about the tumour and the - information about the tumour and the
fitness for surgeryfitness for surgery - post-menopausal palpable ovary syndrome - post-menopausal palpable ovary syndrome - the presence of a pelvic mass (fixed, - the presence of a pelvic mass (fixed,
irregular, solid ,cystic and solid, bilateralirregular, solid ,cystic and solid, bilateral - if in additional, an upper abdominal mass - if in additional, an upper abdominal mass
or ascitis is present, the diagnosis of ovarian or ascitis is present, the diagnosis of ovarian malignancy is certain.malignancy is certain.
Alkylating agents Alkylating agents -interfere with base pairing leading to inhibition of -interfere with base pairing leading to inhibition of DNA,RNA and protein synthesis (Cyclophoshamide, DNA,RNA and protein synthesis (Cyclophoshamide, melphalan, chlorambucil)melphalan, chlorambucil)
Anti-tumour antibiotics Anti-tumour antibiotics -Inserted between DNA base pairs -Inserted between DNA base pairs
(Bleomycin,Mitomycin)(Bleomycin,Mitomycin) Ante-metabolites(Methotrexate,5FU)Ante-metabolites(Methotrexate,5FU) Plant alkaloidPlant alkaloid -bind to vital intra-cellular micro-tubular proteins -bind to vital intra-cellular micro-tubular proteins
Early stage Early stage -stage 1a,1b,grade 1&2-stage 1a,1b,grade 1&2-no further adjuvant therapy is needed-no further adjuvant therapy is needed
Early stageEarly stage -1c or poorly differentiated-1c or poorly differentiated
-low risk-low risk-alkylating agents and plant alkaloids-alkylating agents and plant alkaloids
Advanced ovarian caAdvanced ovarian ca-carboplatin and paclitaxel – 3H every 3 weeks for 6 cycles-carboplatin and paclitaxel – 3H every 3 weeks for 6 cycles-single agent carboplatin-single agent carboplatin
RADIORADIO THERAPY THERAPY
Intra peritoneal radio-colloids (p53)Intra peritoneal radio-colloids (p53)
-infusion of LAK cells-infusion of LAK cells Intra-peritoneal gene therapy Intra-peritoneal gene therapy
-expression of cytokine genes or genetic -expression of cytokine genes or genetic immunopotentiation (enhancement of anti-tumour immune immunopotentiation (enhancement of anti-tumour immune response)response)
GENEGENE THERAPY THERAPY
Potential intervention at the molecular levelPotential intervention at the molecular level