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Positive peritoneal cytology is highly predictive of prognosis and relapse patterns in stage III (FIGO 2009) endometrial cancer

S.A. Milgrom - No affiliation found

2013/07/01 Full-length article DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.04.013 Journal: Gynecologic Oncology

Abstract:

Highlights•Positive peritoneal cytology predicts poor outcome in stage III endometrial cancer.•Positive cytology is independently associated with risk of relapse and death.•The excess relapses occur in the para-aortic nodes and peritoneum.