Progesterone production by an ovarian granulosa cell carcinoma. 1977

C W Lomax, and H V May, and W B Panko, and W N Thornton

A patient with a progesterone-producing granulosa cell carcinoma is the basis of this report. Seven years after initial surgical therapy pelvic masses were palpated. At laparotomy the recurrence of tumor was confirmed, and many nonresectable metastases were discovered on the surface of the liver and on the mesentery of the bowel. An exceedingly high plasma progesterone level of 6270 pg/ml was obtained in the postoperative period. During 12 months of single agent chemotherapy with melphalan, serial plasma progesterone assays declined to 310 pg/ml. Complete tumor regression was subsequently confirmed by laparoscopy. Evaluation of progesterone levels in patients with granulosa cell tumors is recommended to determine the incidence of this finding and to further assess its value in following response to therapy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007044 Hysterectomy Excision of the uterus. Hysterectomies
D008558 Melphalan An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - MELPHALAN, the racemic mixture - MERPHALAN, and the dextro isomer - MEDPHALAN; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen. Medphalan,Merphalan,Phenylalanine Mustard,Sarcolysine,Sarkolysin,4-(Bis(2-chloroethyl)amino)phenylalanine,Alkeran,L-PAM,Mustard, Phenylalanine
D009362 Neoplasm Metastasis The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site. Metastase,Metastasis,Metastases, Neoplasm,Metastasis, Neoplasm,Neoplasm Metastases,Metastases
D010051 Ovarian Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the OVARY. These neoplasms can be benign or malignant. They are classified according to the tissue of origin, such as the surface EPITHELIUM, the stromal endocrine cells, and the totipotent GERM CELLS. Cancer of Ovary,Ovarian Cancer,Cancer of the Ovary,Neoplasms, Ovarian,Ovary Cancer,Ovary Neoplasms,Cancer, Ovarian,Cancer, Ovary,Cancers, Ovarian,Cancers, Ovary,Neoplasm, Ovarian,Neoplasm, Ovary,Neoplasms, Ovary,Ovarian Cancers,Ovarian Neoplasm,Ovary Cancers,Ovary Neoplasm
D011374 Progesterone The major progestational steroid that is secreted primarily by the CORPUS LUTEUM and the PLACENTA. Progesterone acts on the UTERUS, the MAMMARY GLANDS and the BRAIN. It is required in EMBRYO IMPLANTATION; PREGNANCY maintenance, and the development of mammary tissue for MILK production. Progesterone, converted from PREGNENOLONE, also serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of GONADAL STEROID HORMONES and adrenal CORTICOSTEROIDS. Pregnenedione,Progesterone, (13 alpha,17 alpha)-(+-)-Isomer,Progesterone, (17 alpha)-Isomer,Progesterone, (9 beta,10 alpha)-Isomer
D005260 Female Females
D006106 Granulosa Cell Tumor A neoplasm composed entirely of GRANULOSA CELLS, occurring mostly in the OVARY. In the adult form, it may contain some THECA CELLS. This tumor often produces ESTRADIOL and INHIBIN. The excess estrogen exposure can lead to other malignancies in women and PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY in girls. In rare cases, granulosa cell tumors have been identified in the TESTES. Cancer of Granulosa Cells,Granulosa Cell Cancer,Cancer, Granulosa Cell,Cancers, Granulosa Cell,Cell Cancer, Granulosa,Cell Cancers, Granulosa,Cells Cancer, Granulosa,Cells Cancers, Granulosa,Granulosa Cell Cancers,Granulosa Cell Tumors,Granulosa Cells Cancer,Granulosa Cells Cancers,Tumor, Granulosa Cell,Tumors, Granulosa Cell
D006729 Hormones, Ectopic Hormones released from neoplasms or from other cells that are not the usual sources of hormones. Ectopic Hormone,Ectopic Hormones,Hormone, Ectopic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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