[Systemic lupus erythematous and seminoma of the ovary]

Rev Med Interne. 1988 Mar-Apr;9(2):133-5. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(88)80111-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A new case of ovarian seminoma associated with systemic lupus erythematosus is reported. The neoplasia was discovered during a flare-up of lupus. Excision of the seminoma followed by radiotherapy resulted in a 7 1/2-year long remission of systemic lupus erythematosus. This case agrees in every detail with a previously reported case, which suggests a pathogenetic relation between the two diseases. Although this association is rare, clinicians must be aware of its possibility and cautious when confronted with an ovarian abnormality in a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Dysgerminoma / complications*
  • Dysgerminoma / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy