Article
[Reflections on treatments for infertility and the possible occurrence of ovarian carcinomas.]
Recenti progressi in medicina - 1 Mar 2017
Ferranti Giovanna, Prosperi Porta Romana, La Rosa Valentina Lucia, Vitale Salvatore Giovanni, Laganà Antonio Simone
Abstract excerpt
In the last decade the use of assisted reproduction techniques (ART) significantly increased and, due to the improved quality of the procedures and management of patients, it has led to progressively better outcomes. In parallel, the latest literature data show an increased incidence of ovarian cancer, that to date does not have a protocol with high sensitivity and specificity for early diagnosis. Considering the...
Topics
- BRCA1 Protein
- BRCA2 Protein
- Female
- Humans
- Incidence
- Infertility, Female
- Mutation
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
- Sensitivity and Specificity
