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A CASE OF RARE OVARIAN TUMOUR IN AN ADOLESCENT GIRL

PARIMALAM A

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Sclerosing stromal cell tumour (SST) is a rare type of benign sex cord stromal tumour of ovary. Histologically it is composed of fibroblasts and round cells separated by densely collagenous or markedly oedematous hypocellular tissue with increased vascularity. The common age of presentation is in second and third decade. Clinical symptoms include  menstrual irregularities and abdominal discomfort. We  present a rare case of sclerosing stromal cell tumour in an adolescent girl. We stress the importance of being familiar with this rare tumour while evaluating ovarian neoplasms in children and adolescents in order to avoid extensive, unnecessary surgery and preserving fertility.

 


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