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Rapidly Growing Mucinous Cystadenoma in a 13-Year-Old Premenarchal Female: A Case Report

Zeina Marzouk1, Ayham Maidaa2, Mohammad Obada Alsadi1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine Damascus University Damascus Syrian Arab Republic.

Clinical Case Reports
|January 5, 2026
PubMed

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Mucinous cystadenomas, rare ovarian tumors in young girls, can rapidly grow into large abdominal masses. Prompt surgical treatment is vital to prevent serious complications in these pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Gynecologic Pathology

Background:

  • Mucinous cystadenomas are uncommon ovarian neoplasms in premenarchal females.
  • These tumors can manifest as rapidly enlarging abdominal masses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the presentation and management of mucinous cystadenomas in premenarchal girls.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Case review of premenarchal girls diagnosed with mucinous cystadenomas.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Rapid growth leading to large abdominal masses and obstructive symptoms.
  • Surgical intervention, frequently salpingo-oophorectomy, is the standard treatment.
  • Timely management is critical for preventing complications.

Conclusions:

  • Mucinous cystadenomas require prompt recognition and surgical management in premenarchal girls.
  • Pediatric healthcare providers need heightened awareness for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Keywords:
CA‐125mucinous cystadenomasovarian tumorspediatricpremenarchal

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