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. 1989 Jul-Aug;62(4):351–365.

Borderline ovarian tumors: a review of treatment.

J T Chambers 1
PMCID: PMC2589085  PMID: 2556863

Abstract

Borderline ovarian tumors have an excellent prognosis. In stage I disease, no therapy in addition to surgery is needed, and conservation of ovarian tissue for future childbearing may be appropriate. In advanced stages, the use of adjuvant therapy has not consistently led to cures, and complications have been reported. A randomized study of no adjuvant therapy versus adjuvant treatment with long-term follow-up will be necessary to determine the efficacy of additional treatment.

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