Fertility preservation in a patient with benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma. Issue 4 (26th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al‐Safi, Zain A.; Edil, Barish H.; Post, Miriam D.; Pearlman, Nathan W.; Alvero, Ruben
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 110:Issue 4(2014:Sep. 15)
• Page Start: 372
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2014-05-26
• Subjects: Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.23653
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="jso23653-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare peritoneal tumor. Surgery is the only effective treatment for BMPM, and affected tissues occasionally must be sacrificed to achieve adequate debulking. A 25‐year‐old female was diagnosed with BMPM. She was counseled on fertility preservation and had oocyte cryopreservation prior to her debulking. Fertility preservation through embryo or oocyte cryopreservation is a valuable option for patients at risk of losing reproductive tissues during extensive surgery and chemotherapy. <italic>J. Surg. Oncol. 2014; 110:372–374</italic>. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </sec> </abstract>