| Literature DB >> 35035167 |
Anila Tresa1, Prabhakaran Rema1, S Suchetha1, Dhanya Dinesh1, J Sivaranjith2, Aswathy G Nath1.
Abstract
Ovarian cysts can be caused by endocrine disorders. Hypothyroidism causing ovarian cysts is an uncommon entity, but rarely does it cause an ovarian cyst which can mimic malignancy. We report three cases of ovarian masses which were referred to our institute suspecting malignancy. These patients on further evaluation were found to have severe hypothyroidism and started on thyroxine supplementation. There was dramatic symptomatic relief as well as resolution of the ovarian masses on subsequent imaging. Hypothyroidism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bilateral multicystic adnexal masses to avoid inadvertent surgery. © Indian Association of Surgical Oncology 2021.Entities:
Keywords: Hypothyroidism; Malignancy; Ovarian cyst
Year: 2021 PMID: 35035167 PMCID: PMC8716654 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-020-01263-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0975-7651