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[Primary ovarian carcinoid clinically manifested by intractable constipation: a case report].

Mixia Ouyang1, Fei Zeng

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central South University, Changsha, China.

Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
|February 28, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Ovarian carcinoid tumors are rare and often asymptomatic. This case highlights intractable constipation as an unusual presenting symptom of this rare ovarian malignancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ovarian carcinoid tumors are rare, low-grade malignancies.
  • Clinical presentation is often non-specific, with pelvic masses found incidentally.
  • Carcinoid syndrome occurs in about one-third of patients.

Observation:

  • This report details a rare case of ovarian carcinoid tumor.
  • The patient presented with intractable constipation, an atypical symptom.
  • Pelvic mass was discovered incidentally.

Findings:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of ovarian carcinoid tumor.
  • Intractable constipation as the primary clinical manifestation.
  • Absence of typical carcinoid syndrome symptoms.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in cases with unusual symptoms.
  • Broadens the differential diagnosis for intractable constipation in women.
  • Emphasizes the diverse clinical presentations of ovarian carcinoid tumors.