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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Nuclear Medicine

Background:

  • Struma ovarii is a rare germ cell tumor composed of mature thyroid tissue, often found within ovarian teratomas.
  • Recurrence and extragonadal spread, such as peritoneal strumosis, are uncommon but significant complications.
  • Management requires accurate diagnosis and staging to guide appropriate therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of recurrent struma ovarii with peritoneal metastasis.
  • To illustrate the utility of SPECT/CT imaging with 99mTc-pertechnetate in detecting peritoneal implants.
  • To emphasize the role of multimodal imaging in therapeutic decision-making for complex gynecologic oncology cases.

Main Methods:

  • A 35-year-old woman with a history of ovarian cystectomy for struma ovarii presented with progressive adnexal mass growth.
  • Surgical intervention included left ovarian cystectomy, right salpingectomy, and resection of multiple peritoneal implants.
  • Whole-body SPECT/CT scan using 99mTc-pertechnetate was performed for staging and detection of metastatic disease.

Main Results:

  • Pathology confirmed struma ovarii of the left ovary and peritoneal strumosis.
  • SPECT/CT imaging successfully identified multiple peritoneal implants, aiding in surgical planning.
  • The patient underwent successful resection of the recurrent disease and peritoneal implants.

Conclusions:

  • Struma ovarii can present with extragonadal spread, necessitating thorough staging.
  • SPECT/CT imaging with 99mTc-pertechnetate is a valuable tool for detecting peritoneal implants in struma ovarii.
  • Integrated diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are crucial for managing recurrent and metastatic struma ovarii.