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- P Tanimanidis, K Chatzistamatiou, A Nikolaidou, and K Kaplanis.
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Theageneio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
- Hippokratia. 2014 Oct 1; 18 (4): 357-8.
BackgroundStruma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma.Case ReportA 46-year-old old woman, with a palpable mass at the anatomical position of the right adnexa known for the preceding 3 years underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histology reported struma ovarii.ConclusionStruma ovarii is a rare tumor of the ovaries and its clinical appearance may vary: it may be asymptomatic, mimic malignant ovarian tumor, or present with symptoms of hyperthyroidism and, in rare cases, it can even be a malignant tumor.
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