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Hyperreactio luteinalis. Benign disorder masquerading as an ovarian neoplasm.

K J Wajda1, J G Lucas, W L Marsh

  • 1Department of Pathology, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL), an ovarian enlargement, can occur without trophoblastic disease. Early recognition and conservative management are crucial to avoid unnecessary surgeries.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Gynecologic Pathology

Background:

  • Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL) is characterized by ovarian enlargement due to benign theca lutein cysts.
  • It is typically associated with trophoblastic diseases but can occur independently.

Observation:

  • This report details two new cases of HL unassociated with trophoblastic disease, including one unilateral case.
  • Review of 49 reported cases reveals associations with fetal hydrops, multiple pregnancies, and normal singleton pregnancies.

Findings:

  • HL can present as an abdominal mass or acute abdomen, often discovered incidentally during cesarean sections.
  • The condition typically resolves postpartum.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of HL is vital to prevent misinterpretation and unnecessary surgical interventions, including oophorectomy.

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  • A conservative approach involving biopsy is recommended, with surgery reserved for complications like infarction or hemorrhage.