| Autor: |
A, Benhaddou, O, Nore, C, Hopfner |
| Jazyk: |
francouzština |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction. 38(6) |
| ISSN: |
0368-2315 |
| Popis: |
Massive ovarian oedema (MOO) is a rare pseudotumour. It is often mistaken for a malignant tumour leading to radical treatment in young patients with the risk of compromising their fertility and hormonal function. Our article describes a case of MOO in a 29-year-old nulligravid patient, who presented with an acute abdomen evocative of an ovarian torsion. Ultrasonography revealed an enlargement of he left ovary measuring 75 mmx51 mm; partial resection of the ovary was performed by laparoscopy and MOO was diagnosed on histological examination. Torsion of the pedicle was not observed. In the event of ovarian hypertrophy, in a young woman with a symptomatic previous history, an exploratory laparoscopy should be undertaken to obtain biopsies for extemporaneous examination and detorsion of the ovary with suspension. Histology is the only means of obtaining a definitive diagnosis, thus preventing unnecessary oophorectomy. |
| Databáze: |
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