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Giant Ovarian Tumor
Tomasz Kluz1, Anna Bogaczyk2, Barbara Wita-Popów2
1Department of Gynecology, Gynecology Oncology and Obstetrics, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rejtana 16c, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|October 28, 2023
Summary
Giant ovarian tumors are rare but pose diagnostic and surgical challenges. This case highlights successful multidisciplinary management of a large ovarian serous tumor in a young woman, emphasizing careful perioperative care.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncologic Imaging
Background:
- Giant ovarian tumors are uncommon, often presenting diagnostic challenges due to limitations in medical imaging and apparatus.
- These tumors require specialized perioperative management, posing significant risks and potentially high mortality rates.
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