Question 147 (part 2) · LEK · Ovarian cancer
Which of the following are true about type II ovarian cancer:
1) it develops very quickly;
2) when diagnosed, it usually has already metastasised to the abdominal cavity;
3) it is characterised by a low sensitivity to chemotherapy;
4) the prognosis is poor (90% of patients die);
5) the most common types include clear-cell carcinoma, mucinous carcinoma and Brenner tumour.
The correct answer is:
2) when diagnosed, it usually has already metastasised to the abdominal cavity;
3) it is characterised by a low sensitivity to chemotherapy;
4) the prognosis is poor (90% of patients die);
5) the most common types include clear-cell carcinoma, mucinous carcinoma and Brenner tumour.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 2,3,4,5.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 1,2,4.
Hint
Use the Kurman-Shih dualistic model: which histotypes belong to type I, and how do type II tumours behave and respond to chemotherapy?
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