A non-pregnant woman with elevated beta-HCG: A rare case of ovarian seminoma

• Ovarian seminoma is a rare type of germ cell tumor that occurs most commonly in women of reproductive age, with a peak incidence in women under the age of 30. • Seminoma has variable clinical manifestations, either asymptomatic, abdominal pain or bloating, abdominopelvic mass, menstrual abnormalit...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2023-12, Vol.113, p.109028, Article 109028
Main Authors: Mraihi, Fathi, Basly, Jihene, Ghali, Zeineb, Mezni, Amani, Amami, Malek, Chelli, Dalenda
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Language:English
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Summary:• Ovarian seminoma is a rare type of germ cell tumor that occurs most commonly in women of reproductive age, with a peak incidence in women under the age of 30. • Seminoma has variable clinical manifestations, either asymptomatic, abdominal pain or bloating, abdominopelvic mass, menstrual abnormalities, vaginal bleeding, nausea, or fever. • Ovarian seminoma is usually treated with surgery and chemotherapy, depending on the stage and extent of the tumor and the desire for fertility.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109028