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STRUMA OVARII COMPLICATING PREGNANCY - A CASE REPORT

HEMA VANEESWARI CHANDRASEKAR

Abstract


Struma ovarii is a rare type of monodermal
specialized teratoma composed entirely or
predominantly of thyroid tissue. We report
a case of struma ovarii which was detected
as an adnexal mass on the left side
in a routine ultrasound examination during
the third trimester of pregnancy. The patient
was diagnosed with pregnancy induced
hypertension. Otherwise she was
asymptomatic. Histopathological analysis
revealed a benign struma ovarii. Its rarity
in pregnancy and its difficulty in diagnosis
without histopathological examination
make its management difficult. Surgery is
the only treatment because malignant
transformation is possible.
Keyword :Struma ovarii, monodermal,
teratoma, pregnancy, ovarian mass


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