In The Know-June 2022

June 2022

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Ed’s List: Gyn Onc Literature of Significance (June 2022) provides a summary of important research articles in the field of gynecologic oncology. Here are some key findings from the articles included in this list:<br /><br />1. A study explored the use of ultrasound-based classification to detect ovarian cancer in average-risk women. The classification scheme of classic- versus nonclassic-appearing adnexal lesions resulted in high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of malignancy.<br /><br />2. Another study investigated the efficacy of maintenance olaparib plus bevacizumab in patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer according to BRCA mutation genotype. The study found that patients with mutations in specific functional domains of BRCA1 and BRCA2 had different progression-free survival rates.<br /><br />3. Researchers developed a deep neural network algorithm for the detection of ovarian cancer. The algorithm showed high sensitivity and specificity when tested on a dataset of 2,000 ovarian tumors.<br /><br />4. A study examined the impact of lifetime ovulatory years on ovarian cancer gene expression profiles. The study found that prolonged exposure to ovulation was associated with downregulation of genes related to inflammation and proliferation, suggesting an increased risk of ovarian carcinogenesis.<br /><br />5. Researchers investigated the association between the use of nitrogen-based bisphosphonates and ovarian cancer risk. The study found that ever use of these medicines was associated with a reduced risk of endometrioid and serous ovarian cancer.<br /><br />6. A meta-analysis analyzed the risk of peritoneal carcinomatosis after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in women with BRCA mutations. The study found that women with serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) at the time of surgery had a significantly higher risk of developing peritoneal carcinomatosis.<br /><br />7. An analysis of racial and ethnic variations in cervical precancers and cancers attributed to HPV types revealed differences in disease attribution. The study highlights the importance of considering these variations in HPV vaccination, screening, and management strategies.<br /><br />These studies provide valuable insights into the detection, treatment, and prevention of gynecologic cancers, as well as the impact of race and ethnicity on disease outcomes.

Keywords

ultrasound-based classification

ovarian cancer

maintenance olaparib

BRCA mutation genotype

deep neural network algorithm

ovarian tumors

lifetime ovulatory years

ovarian carcinogenesis risk

nitrogen-based bisphosphonates

peritoneal carcinomatosis risk