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Ovarian hemangioma: A rare case report
Min Guo1, Sai-Tian Zeng1, Xu-Ni Wu1
1The Affiliated Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, China.
The Journal of International Medical Research
|August 19, 2025
Summary
Ovarian hemangioma, an exceptionally rare benign tumor, was diagnosed in a postmenopausal woman with vaginal bleeding. Surgical removal confirmed the ovarian mass, alongside co-occurring endometrial and cervical polyps.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ovarian hemangiomas are extremely rare benign tumors, infrequently encountered in clinical practice.
- Vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women can indicate various gynecological conditions, necessitating thorough investigation.
- Adnexal masses require accurate diagnosis to differentiate between benign and malignant etiologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of ovarian hemangioma in a postmenopausal woman.
- To highlight the diagnostic and management approach for this uncommon condition.
- To document concurrent findings of endometrial and cervical polyps.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a postmenopausal woman.
- Clinical presentation including vaginal bleeding.
- Imaging studies to identify the adnexal mass.
- Surgical excision of the affected adnexa.
- Pathological examination for definitive diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Imaging revealed a right adnexal mass.
- Surgical intervention led to the removal of the mass.
- Pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian hemangioma.
- Endometrial polyps and cervical polyps were identified concurrently.
Conclusions:
- Ovarian hemangioma, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses in postmenopausal women presenting with bleeding.
- Surgical excision is the standard treatment for ovarian hemangioma.
- The presence of concurrent polyps underscores the importance of comprehensive gynecological evaluation.
