International Journal of Molecular Sciences | |
HE4 in the Differential Diagnosis of a Pelvic Mass: A Case Report | |
Emanuela Anastasi3  Teresa Granato4  Anna Coppa1  Lucia Manganaro2  Giuseppe Giannini1  Sara Comploj3  Luigi Frati3  | |
[1] Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome 00161, Italy; E-Mails:;Department of Radiological Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome 00161, Italy; E-Mail:;Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome 00161, Italy; E-Mails:;CNR IBPM, Consiglio Nazionale Ricerche, Rome 00161, Italy; E-Mail: | |
关键词: HE4 tumor marker; high-risk patients; ovarian cancer; endometriosis; | |
DOI : 10.3390/ijms12010627 | |
来源: mdpi | |
【 摘 要 】
Neoplasms of the ovary present an increasing challenge to the physician. Neoplastic ovarian cysts can resemble endometriomas in ultrasound imaging and need to be carefully considered in the differential diagnosis. We report the case of a woman with a strong family history of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, who presented with a pelvic mass. The young girl refused oncogenetic counseling and genetic testing, even though she had a 50%
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