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Laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy during pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Joseph's Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4V2.
Summary
A large ovarian cyst during early pregnancy was surgically removed. The patient recovered quickly and had a healthy full-term delivery, demonstrating successful management of adnexal masses in pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Adnexal masses are common during pregnancy, posing diagnostic and management challenges.
- Ovarian serous cystadenoma is a frequent benign ovarian neoplasm.
- Surgical intervention in pregnancy requires careful consideration of maternal and fetal well-being.