| Literature DB >> 8311821 |
P Antoniuk1, J J Tjandra, I C Lavery.
Abstract
A case of bilateral ovarian enlargement secondary to massive ovarian oedema with underlying intra-abdominal and pelvic fibromatosis is presented. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and hysterectomy led to rapid progression of the intra-abdominal and pelvic fibromatosis, which was previously unsuspected. The case highlights the importance of recognizing massive oedema of the ovary as a distinct entity as it is a benign condition affecting young females and can be confused with ovarian neoplasm. In this case, the major morbidity was from the underlying diffuse intra-abdominal fibromatosis. Conservative management with prolonged bowel rest, total parenteral nutrition, and intravenous steroid and Tamoxifen successfully led to complete resolution of bowel obstruction from diffuse fibromatosis.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8311821 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1993.tb00391.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Aust N Z J Surg ISSN: 0004-8682