[Primary peritoneal carcinoma: a report of two cases and a review of the literature].

Primary serous peritoneal carcinoma (PSPC) is rare tumor histologically identical to epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC); it is differentiated from EOC based on the extent of gross ovarian involvement and microscopic invasion of the cortex. When this tumor involves the extraovarian peritoneum significantly and the ovarian surface minimally or not at all, it is generally considered to be of peritoneal origin. We report macroscopical and histopathological findings of 2 cases of PPC, which were diagnosed, in our Department. Total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy were performed in 2 patients. PPC is a rare tumor currently managed in the same way as ovarian cancer. Primary debulking surgery and chemotherapy represent the cornerstones of treatment. Considering the limited number of patients with PPC, no definitive conclusion can be drawn concerning the prognostic factors for survival.