Ovarian dysgerminoma presenting as a pregnancy: case report

A 32 year-old P₄ G₄ was referred from a rural hospital for fibroids in pregnancy. The pregnancy test was positive. An ultrasound scan reported a huge left extrauterine mass. The uterus was of normal size. There was no pregnancy demonstrated. A laparotomy was done through a midline incision. There was a huge left ovarian tumour occupying the pelvic/abdominal region right up to the xiphisternum. A left salpingo-oophrectomy was done. The post operative period was uneventful. The histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian dysgerminoma FIGO stage 1A. She was referred to oncologists for adjvunt chemotherapy.