Although uterine serous cancer is not as common as the endometrioid histotype it accounts for 40% of deaths caused by endometrial cancer (Hamilton et al, 2006; Schwartz, 2006).
For the commercial array, although one serous tumour and one mucinous tumour stained moderately, the only epithelial ovarian tumours to display strong staining with the anti-eEF1A2 antibody are clear cell carcinomas.
The expression of Twist was a significant prognostic factor in non-serous type although not in serous type (OS; P<0.0001 and P=0.186, respectively).
These authors did not find any significant differences in the ultrasonographic characteristics between specific histologic types, i.e. mucinous and serous, although the two subtypes of mucinous tumors (intestinal and endocervical or Müllerian) were combined in that study [ 19].
Although primary papillary serous carcinoma is no longer included in the classification of peritoneum carcinomas of unknown primary site, we covered the management in women here in an attempt to be exhaustive.
Although the category of serous borderline ovarian tumor (S-BOT) was established more than 30 years ago, the nomenclature and prognostic significance of various histological features of these neoplasms continues to engender controversy.
Central serous retinopathy, although not specifically addressed in the context of this study, is another important etiology to consider, as corticosteroid use is nearly ubiquitous in the uveitis patient population and requires corticosteroid withdrawal to expedite its resolution.
Expression was diffuse within the serous cystadenocarcinomas, although there was reduced expression in areas of necrosis.
Results were similar for serous tumors, although statistically significant only for current users of greater than five years (RR=1.66, 95% CI 1.17 2.36).
Although methotrexate accumulation in serous effusions might be beneficial to patients with PEL, it should be used with caution using intensive hydration, daily monitoring of methotrexate level and leucovorin rescue maintenance until complete methotrexate elimination.
