Burger C. W., Prinssen H. M., Baak J. P. A., Wagenaar N., Kenemans P.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Oncologic Gynecology, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Oncologic Gynecology, University Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam; and Department of Pathology, University Hospital Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, and Medical Center Alkmaar, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.
Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2000 May;10(3):181-197. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1438.2000.010003181.x.
The histopathological diagnosis and treatment of borderline epithelial tumors of the ovary (BTO) still pose problems to both pathologists and gynecologists. BTO is a disease of younger, fertile females and generally has an excellent prognosis. A minority of patients, however, succumb to this disease. A review of the literature is given addressing aspects of epidemiology, histology, treatment and prognosis, resulting in a proposal for the management of serous and mucinous borderline tumors of the ovary.