ABSTRACT
A case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) associated with an ovarian dermoid cyst is presented. Early recognition and specific therapy for this entity is stressed for optimal results since conventional forms of therapy of AIHA are ineffectual. Unusual features of the case are discussed. The literature is reviewed and possible mechanisms of the hemolytic process are discussed.
Subject(s)
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/etiology , Dermoid Cyst/complications , Ovarian Neoplasms/complications , Adult , Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune/surgery , Coombs Test , Dermoid Cyst/immunology , Dermoid Cyst/surgery , Female , Humans , Ovarian Neoplasms/immunology , Ovarian Neoplasms/surgeryABSTRACT
A case of a paraganglioma located within the thyroid gland is reported, and the light- and electron-microscopic features are described. Review of the literature reveals only one other case of intrathyroidal paraganglioma, which was associated with bilateral carotid body tumors. Regarding the present case, no similar tumors have been noted elsewhere. The findings support the view that the thyroid gland should be included among the unusual sites at which primary paragangliomas may occur.