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Struma ovarii. A case report
P Tanimanidis1, K Chatzistamatiou2, A Nikolaidou3
1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Theageneio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Background:
Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma.
Case Report:
A 46-year-old old woman, with a palpable mass at the anatomical position of the right adnexa known for the preceding 3 years underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histology reported struma ovarii.
Conclusion:
Struma ovarii is a rare tumor of the ovaries and its clinical appearance may vary: it may be asymptomatic, mimic malignant ovarian tumor, or present with symptoms of hyperthyroidism and, in rare cases, it can even be a malignant tumor.
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