Ahmet Bilgi,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
Publications
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Research
Study of single-center malignant Brenner tumors
Author(s): Belma Gozde Ozdemir*, Ikram Kerimoglu, Rabia Can, Ahmet Bilgi, and Cetin Celik
Background/Aim: Brenner tumors are usually asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally. If symptomatic, there is abdominal distension, pelvic pain, and a mass sensation. On imaging, they appear as a mixture of solid and cystic components and are typically large. Tumor marker CA125 levels may be elevated in some patients; however, this is a nonspecific finding. This study aimed to present a single-center evaluation of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of malignant Brenner tumors. Material/Methods: Data were collected from patients aged 18-90 who applied to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine between 2010 and 2024 and underwent surgery due to pelvic mass. Demographic and diagnostic methods, treatment principles, and patient processes were thoroughly analyzed. Results: A total of 21 patients were evaluated. Eighteen patients .. Read More»