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Hyperreactio luteinalis in spontaneous singleton pregnancy
1Department of Clinical Branches, University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice, Faculty of Health and Social Studies, Czech Republic. mveleminsky@tbn.cz
Abstract:
A case of a pregnant woman with bilateral cystic ovaries diagnosed in the 12th week of gestation is presented. The successful outcome of pregnancy with hyperreactio luteinalis, which spontaneously resolved in the 3rd trimester and the importance of a differential diagnosis of an abdominal mass during pregnancy to avoid unnecessary surgery is demonstrated.
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