Extraovarian Papillary Serous Carcinoma of the Peritoneum: A Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature

Abstract

ABSTRACT Extraovarian papillary serous carcinoma of the peritoneum is a rare malignancy characterized by peritoneal carcinomatosis presenting with abdominal pain and ascites. This tumor is similar to serous ovarian carcinoma in context to its clinical presentation, histologic appearance, pattern of spread, treatment and prognosis. We hereby report two cases of extraovarian papillary serous carcinoma of the peritoneum and review of literature. How to cite this article Kalyani R, Narasimha A, Kumar HML, Narayanswamy S. Extraovarian Papillary Serous Carcinoma of the Peritoneum: A Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2013;5(1):42-44.