[Malignant bowel obstruction in peritoneal carcinosis from a serous ovarian carcinoma in a woman carrying high grade BRCA mutation: a case report]

Assist Inferm Ric. 2022 Jul-Sep;41(3):143-157. doi: 10.1702/3920.39050.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

This is the second contribution of a series of updates on some of the oncological emergencies. The updates are published in the form of a case, with multiple-choice questions to assess knowledge, a brief discussion of the answer, and reference literature, to further explore the topic presented. This case involves the management of malignant bowel obstruction from an ovarian cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Knowledge
  • Mutation
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / complications
  • Ovarian Neoplasms* / genetics