Struma ovarii. A case report

Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma. A 46-year-old old woman, with a palpable mass at the anatomical position of the right adnexa known for the preceding 3 years underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorect...

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Published in:Hippokratia 2014-01, Vol.18 (4), p.357-358
Main Authors: Tanimanidis, P, Chatzistamatiou, K, Nikolaidou, A, Kaplanis, K
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Language:English
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Summary:Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma. A 46-year-old old woman, with a palpable mass at the anatomical position of the right adnexa known for the preceding 3 years underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histology reported struma ovarii. Struma ovarii is a rare tumor of the ovaries and its clinical appearance may vary: it may be asymptomatic, mimic malignant ovarian tumor, or present with symptoms of hyperthyroidism and, in rare cases, it can even be a malignant tumor.
ISSN:1108-4189
1790-8019