P Tanimanidis1, K Chatzistamatiou2, A Nikolaidou3, K Kaplanis1. 1. Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Theageneio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hippokratio Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. 3. Department of Histopathology, Theageneio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma. CASE REPORT: A 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. CONCLUSION: Struma 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.
BACKGROUND:Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma. CASE REPORT: A 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. CONCLUSION:Struma 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.