Struma Ovarii Associated with Pseudo- Meigs’Syndrome

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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Main Authors: Sushma Rajesh Gulhane, Riti Tusharkanti Sinha, Gangane NM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Light House Polyclinic Mangalore 2012-07-01
Series:Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
Subjects:
Struma ovarii
Monodermal teratoma
Ovarian tumor
Pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome
Online Access:http://www.ojhas.org/issue42/2012-2-10.htm

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