Struma ovarii – a dermoid and serous form of ovarian cyst
Struma ovarii belongs to the class of monodermal and highly specialized teratomas. These tumors are detected mainly among mature teratomas, accounting for up to 3% of all ovarian teratomas. Besides dermoid cysts, thyroid tissue is also found in serous and mucous cysts within the ovary. The aim of th...
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Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2013-10-01
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Series: | Studia Medyczne |
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Online Access: | http://www.termedia.pl/Struma-ovarii-a-dermoid-and-serous-form-of-ovarian-cyst,67,21657,1,1.html |