Struma Ovarii Associated with Pseudo- Meigs’Syndrome
Struma ovarii is a specialized ovarian teratoma composed predominantly of mature thyroid tissue. It is associated with pleural effusion and ascites (Pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome) in 5% of cases. Majorities of the strumas are benign, however occasionally malignant transformation may be seen. We report a ca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Light House Polyclinic Mangalore
2012-07-01
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| Series: | Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ojhas.org/issue42/2012-2-10.htm |