Diverse molecular pathways in ovarian cancer and their clinical significance

Carmela Ricciardelli, Martin K. Oehler, Oehler MK
Maturitas · 2009 · vol. 62(3) , pp. 270–275 · doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2009.01.001 · PMID:19193504 · W2130648158
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This paper investigates diverse molecular pathways in ovarian cancer and their clinical significance.

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The origin of epithelial ovarian cancer remains unknown. It is believed to develop from ovarian surface epithelium, post-ovulatory inclusion cysts, endometriosis and more recently the fimbrial end of the fallopian tube. Molecular evidence suggests that ovarian cancer may progress both through a step-wise mutation process (low-grade pathway, type I), and a separate pathway with high genetic instability leading to rapid metastasis without an identifiable precursor lesion (high-grade pathway, type II). This sub-classification explains the clinical and biological heterogeneity of ovarian cancer and highlights the importance for developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics targeting two unique diseases-type I and type II ovarian carcinomas. This article summarises current knowledge of the aetiology and molecular basis of ovarian cancer and discusses recent clinical strategies for type I and type II disease.

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Ovarian Neoplasms Ovary Early Diagnosis Early Diagnosis Female Female Humans Humans Mutation Mutation Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovary Ovary

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