BACKGROUND: Struma ovarii is a rare form of ovarian neoplasm, composed entirely or predominantly of thyroid tissue. This tumor is generally benign, although malignant transformation has been reported. CASE: We report an unusual presentation of a postmenopausal woman with benign struma ovarii associated with a large amount of ascites, a markedly elevated CA 125 serum level, and a large complex pelvic mass thereby mimicking an ovarian cancer. CONCLUSION: This case serves to remind clinicians that clinical features highly suspicious for ovarian cancer do not necessarily confirm a malignancy. (C) 2002 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
An unusual presentation of struma ovarii mimicking a malignant process
LOIZZI, VERA;
2002-01-01
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Struma ovarii is a rare form of ovarian neoplasm, composed entirely or predominantly of thyroid tissue. This tumor is generally benign, although malignant transformation has been reported. CASE: We report an unusual presentation of a postmenopausal woman with benign struma ovarii associated with a large amount of ascites, a markedly elevated CA 125 serum level, and a large complex pelvic mass thereby mimicking an ovarian cancer. CONCLUSION: This case serves to remind clinicians that clinical features highly suspicious for ovarian cancer do not necessarily confirm a malignancy. (C) 2002 by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
