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Ovarian haemangioma: A rare case report
Bhaskar Mitra1, Subhalakshmi Sengupta, Anshita Rai
1Drs Tribedi & Roy Diagnostic Laboratory, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|October 5, 2013
Summary
Ovarian hemangiomas are rare tumors, often asymptomatic. This case highlights a rare instance of an ovarian hemangioma presenting as an acute abdomen due to an adnexal mass, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Vascular Tumors
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Ovarian hemangiomas are exceptionally rare neoplasms.
- Typically, they are asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
- Large ovarian hemangiomas may manifest with clinical symptoms such as pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of ovarian hemangioma presenting as an acute abdomen.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges associated with rare ovarian tumors.
- To contribute to the limited literature on symptomatic ovarian hemangiomas.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical data review.
- Pathological assessment of the adnexal mass.
Main Results:
- An ovarian hemangioma was identified as the cause of an acute abdomen.
- The tumor presented as a significant adnexal mass.
- The rarity of the condition complicated initial diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Ovarian hemangiomas are rare and can present as diagnostic challenges.
- Acute abdominal presentation due to ovarian hemangioma is uncommon.
- Increased awareness of rare ovarian tumors is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.