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[Bilateral ovarian luteinized thecoma associated with pregnancy--a case report]
Małgorzata Kogut1, Jarosław Janeczko, Małgorzata Trzcińska
1Oddział Połozniczo-Ginekologiczny Szpitala Wojewódzkiego Nr 2 w Rzeszowie. drkogut@wp.p
Abstract:
Hormonally active, associated with pregnancy ovarian tumors can cause some diagnostic and therapeutic problems. In the following work we present a 28-year-old primigravida in the 21st week of pregnancy who was admitted to hospital with acute abdominal pain and virilizing symptoms. Bilateral luteinized thecoma of a considerable size, secreting testosterone, was diagnosed and the woman received surgical treatment. During the operation a rupture of the left tumor was discovered. Bilateral adnexectomy was performed. After the operation the symptoms subsided. The pregnancy continued until 38 weeks gestation. A normal female fetus without virilizing symptoms was delivered by caesarean section.
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