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Polymyositis and ovarian carcinoma: a case report

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We are reporting a case of ovarian carcinoma, who presented with polymyositis. Polymyositis, without any evidence of dermatomyositis, as the presentation of ovarian carcinoma has never been reported. In fact, for patients with polymyositis, there does not appear to be a great increase in the risk of malignancy. The purpose of this report is to make the gynaecologists aware that polymyositis alone can also be the presenting symptom for ovarian carcinoma.

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  1. 119 Flemming House, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD, UK

    Anshuman Ghosh

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Eastbourne DG Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

    T. M. Malak

  3. Department of Rheumatology, Eastbourne DG Hospital, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

    A. J. Pool

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Ghosh, A., Malak, T.M. & Pool, A.J. Polymyositis and ovarian carcinoma: a case report. Arch Gynecol Obstet 275, 195–197 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-006-0198-z

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