| Literature DB >> 20532693 |
Sriram Krishnamurthy1, Anju Seth, Archana Puri, Rama Anand, Satinder Aneja.
Abstract
A 15-yr-old girl presented with bilateral gross ovarian tumors, clinical features of long-standing unrecognized hypothyroidism and markedly elevated CA-125 levels. Ovarian resection was avoided, as the presentation was consistent with the Van Wyk and Grumbach syndrome; and the patient was treated with replacement of thyroid hormone. Regression of the ovarian tumors occurred 6 months after initiation of the treatment. The authors emphasise the need for increased awareness and screening for hypothyroidism in patients with ovarian tumors, in order to prevent inadvertent operative interventions.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20532693 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-010-0081-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Pediatr ISSN: 0019-5456 Impact factor: 1.967