Colonic perforation due to ovarian cancer invasion: An unusual event.

Abstract

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies, with epithelial ovarian cancer being the most frequent histological type. Clinical onset is often insidious with subacute non-specific symptoms; therefore, these tumors are usually diagnosed in advanced stages, thus implying high mortality rates. However, ovarian cancer can sometimes produce acute manifestations which require emergent intervention, such as ascites, pleural effusion, and intestinal symptoms; among the latter, intestinal obstruction is the most common complication [1].