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Recurrent Malignant Struma Ovarii With Peritoneal Implants Following Prior Thyroid Carcinoma Treatment
Fiorella Apuy Rodríguez1, María Luisa Alvarado Mora1, María Laura Alvarado Fernández1
1Faculty of Medicine, University of Costa Rica, San José, CRI.
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|September 9, 2025
Summary
This case study discusses recurrent malignant Struma ovarii (SO) in a patient with a history of papillary thyroid carcinoma. It emphasizes vigilance and tailored surgical approaches for managing this rare ovarian teratoma.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Struma ovarii (SO) is a rare ovarian teratoma primarily consisting of thyroid tissue.
- While typically benign, SO can undergo malignant transformation or spread beyond the ovary.
