Unilateral ovarian agenesis and clear cell type epithelioid leiomyoma of uterus mimicking ovarian malignancy

A case of unilateral absent ovary together with clear cell type epithelioid leiomyoma of uterus mimicking ovarian malignancy discovered during laparotomy is presented. Unilateral absence of an ovary is an extremely rare finding. Although the exact pathophysiological mechanism is not known, it could...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2014-01, Vol.64 (1), p.79-81
Main Authors: Bayar, Ulkü Ozmen, Gün, Banu Dogan, Ungan, Burcu, Dogan, Suat, Barut, Aykut, Arikan, Ilker Inan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell - diagnosis
Adenocarcinoma, Clear Cell - pathology
Embryonic development
Female
Humans
Leiomyoma
Leiomyoma, Epithelioid - diagnosis
Leiomyoma, Epithelioid - pathology
Middle Aged
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian Neoplasms - diagnosis
Ovary - abnormalities
Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:A case of unilateral absent ovary together with clear cell type epithelioid leiomyoma of uterus mimicking ovarian malignancy discovered during laparotomy is presented. Unilateral absence of an ovary is an extremely rare finding. Although the exact pathophysiological mechanism is not known, it could result from a defect in embryological development or asymptomatic torsion of ovary. Clear cell type epithelioid leiomyoma of uterus is also a rare variant, composed of round or polygonal 'clear' cells rather than typical spindle-shaped cells and ultra structurally differs from non-uterine counterparts.
ISSN:0030-9982