A huge ovarian mucinous cystadenoma causing virilization, preterm labor, and persistent supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy

A huge ovarian mucinous cystadenoma causing virilization, preterm labor, and persistent supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy

Mucinous cystadenoma (MC) of the ovary is an unilateral, multilocular cystic benign epithelial tumor. Supposed to be hormone responsive, MC reaches huge sizes during pregnancy. Aortocaval compression is common during pregnancy, especially when the pregnant woman is in the supine position. However, t...

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Main Authors: Suna Kabil Kucur, Canan Acar, Osman Temizkan, Aysim Ozagari, Ilay Gozukara, Atif Akyol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2016-06-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Cystadenoma
Mucinous
Ovary
Virilism
Obstetric Labor
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/125410

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