AJR:194, February 2010
Neeraj Lalwani, Alampady K. P. Shanbhogue, Raghunandan Vikram, Arpit Nagar, Jaishree Jagirdar, Srinivasa R. Prasad
OBJECTIVE. Borderline ovarian tumors comprise a unique group of noninvasive ovarian neoplasms with characteristic histology and variable tumor biology that typically manifest as low-stage disease in younger women with resultant excellent prognosis.
CONCLUSION. Borderline tumors are considered to be precursors of low-grade ovar¬ian cancers. Accurate diagnosis and staging facilitate optimal patient management particu¬larly in patients desiring to preserve fertility.