Nationwide population-based study of prevalence and trend of borderline ovarian tumors in the Republic of Korea

Abstract Borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) represent noninvasive tumors with uncertain malignant potential. They have a favorable prognosis although they can also recur or be fatal. There are limited population-based data on BOTs, its incidence and surgical treatment approach. We sought to analyze th...

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Main Authors: Yung-Taek Ouh, Dongwoo Kang, Hoseob Kim, Jae Kwan Lee, Jin Hwa Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-90757-8