A case of bilateral ovarian synchronous tumors (left ovarian serous papillary adenocarcinoma and right

ovarian malignant mixed Müllerian tumor)

Synchronous bilateral ovarian cancer is extremely rare and there is no established guideline for management. A case of a 58-year-old multiparous woman with bilateral ovarian synchronous malignant tumors is presented. The clinical consideration and treatment of related cases are discussed.

Ovarian synchronous tumors; Serous papillary adenocarcinoma; Malignant mixed Müllerian tumor

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