(open access journal) Journal of Ovarian Research - Struma Ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report (Iran)

Journal of Ovarian Research -  Struma Ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report

Case report

Struma Ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report

Journal of Ovarian Research 2012, 5:10 doi:10.1186/1757-2215-5-10
Published: 21 March 2012

Abstract (provisional)

Struma ovarii is a rare form of ovarian neoplasm in a form of mature teratoma and is composed predominantly of thyroid tissue. In the literature review, there has only been 10 cases of this tumor, associated with ascites and pleural effusion (Meig's Syndrome) and increased CA125 so far. In such cases, the tumor mimics malignant ovarian tumor. In this article, the case of a 72-year-old symptomatic woman with a pelvic mass, pleural and peritoneal effusion and high level of serum CA125  (607.4)  is presented. Cytological evaluation for the pleural fluid was performed. She underwent hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The result of pathologic diagnosis is presented in this paper. The patient was well in postoperative period and paraclinical tests including CA 125 were normal as well.

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