Struma ovarii complicating pregnancy: a case report

Autor: F V, Oreopulu, C, Sofoudis, S, Voulgaridou, S, Stasinopoulou, S, Fountoulis, G P, Fragulidis
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Clinical and experimental obstetricsgynecology. 42(4)
ISSN: 0390-6663
Popis: Struma ovarii represents an ovarian mature teratoma with thyroid tissue comprising more than 50% of the ovarian tumor. It is a rare condition, representing approximately 1% of all ovarian tumors with a potential malignant transformation 5% to10%. When it is combined with pregnancy, it renders its management in this circumstance is extreme challenging. The authors present a case of benign struma ovarii diagnosed as a right adnexal mass during first trimester of pregnancy with an uneventful clinical course.
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