Malignancy may adversely influence the quality and behaviour of oocytes.
Pal L, Leykin L, Schifren J, Isaacson K, Chang Y, Nikruil N, Chen Z, Toth T. Malignancy may adversely influence the quality and behaviour of oocytes. Human Reproduction 1998, 13: 1837-1840. PMID: 9740435, DOI: 10.1093/humrep/13.7.1837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalignant diseaseMalignant disordersAge-matched patientsCell of originTubal infertilityIVF cyclesOvarian stimulationDefinitive treatmentCase seriesCertain malignanciesNeoplastic processPatientsComparable total numberMature oocytesMalignancyFertilization rateDiseasePotential fertilityApparent adverse influenceOocytesPoor qualityDisordersTotal numberAdverse influenceInfertility