1.
J Obstet Gynaecol
; 35(5): 536-7, 2015.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25357243
Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma/pathology , Bartholin's Glands/pathology , Vulvar Neoplasms/pathology , Female , Humans , Middle Aged
2.
Hippokratia
; 18(4): 357-8, 2014.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26052205
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as a major cellular component in an ovarian teratoma. CASE REPORT: A 46-year-old old woman, with a palpable mass at the anatomical position of the right adnexa known for the preceding 3 years underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histology reported struma ovarii. CONCLUSION: Struma ovarii is a rare tumor of the ovaries and its clinical appearance may vary: it may be asymptomatic, mimic malignant ovarian tumor, or present with symptoms of hyperthyroidism and, in rare cases, it can even be a malignant tumor.