2023
Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Associated with Recurrent Torsion and Virilization in an Adolescent Patient
Roth L, Smith A, Buza N, Coons B, Stitelman D, Vash-Margita A. Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Associated with Recurrent Torsion and Virilization in an Adolescent Patient. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2023, 37: 217-219. PMID: 38110028, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2023.11.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovarian syndromeOvarian tumorsCell tumorsRecurrent ovarian torsionAbnormal uterine bleedingPost-menopausal womenLeydig cell tumorUterine bleedingOvarian syndromeOvarian torsionYounger patientsOvarian functionOvarian hilumAdolescent patientsNodular proliferationSecrete androgensTumor AssociatedRecurrent torsionPrimary amenorrheaCurrent recommendationsReinke crystalsTumorsLeydig cellsIncidence increasesVirilization
2020
Extragonadal Yolk Sac Tumor Limited to the Myometrium: Report of a Case With Potential Fertility Preservation and Molecular Analysis Suggesting Germ Cell Origin
Simpson S, Simoni M, Hui P, Taylor H, Buza N. Extragonadal Yolk Sac Tumor Limited to the Myometrium: Report of a Case With Potential Fertility Preservation and Molecular Analysis Suggesting Germ Cell Origin. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2020, 39: 247-253. PMID: 31033797, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYolk sac tumorExtragonadal yolk sac tumorGerm cell originFuture fertilityIntraoperative frozen section evaluationCell originPatient's strong desirePostpubertal female patientsEvidence of diseaseFrozen section evaluationMarked nuclear atypiaClear treatment algorithmRare malignant neoplasmHigh-grade malignancyEosinophilic hyaline globulesNext-generation sequencing resultsAdjuvant chemotherapySurgical stagingAbdominal myomectomyNulligravid womenIrregular bleedingUterine closureWedge resectionYounger patientsFemale patients
2019
Frozen Section Diagnosis of Ovarian Epithelial Tumors: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls
Buza N. Frozen Section Diagnosis of Ovarian Epithelial Tumors: Diagnostic Pearls and Pitfalls. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2019, 143: 47-64. PMID: 30785337, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2018-0289-ra.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrozen section evaluationOvarian epithelial tumorsIntraoperative frozen section evaluationFrozen section diagnosisEpithelial tumorsOvarian tumorsSection evaluationSection diagnosisClear cell ovarian tumorsExtensive staging proceduresExtent of surgeryCareful gross examinationPreoperative diagnostic workupCommon clinical scenariosAccurate frozen section diagnosisSignificant diagnostic challengePotential diagnostic pitfallFrozen section laboratorySurgical stagingStaging procedureYounger patientsBorderline tumorsSerum markersOvarian massesDiagnostic challenge