1.
Neth J Med
; 66(6): 248-51, 2008 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18689908
ABSTRACT
Struma ovarii is the presence of thyroid tissue as the major cellular component in an ovarian tumour. Papillary carcinoma in struma ovarii is exceptionally rare. We report a case of papillary carcinoma in struma ovarii in a postmenopausal 51-year-old female who initially presented clinically with hyperthyroidism. Serology, however, did not confirm hyperthyroidism. During a re-admission to our hospital later that year she appeared to have had periods of postmenopausal vaginal haemorrhage. An abdominal mass was located by radiography and pathological investigation revealed a papillary carcinoma in struma ovarii. Some striking features of this unusual presentation of importance to the internal medicine physician are discussed.
Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Papillary/diagnosis , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnosis , Struma Ovarii , Carcinoma, Papillary/surgery , Diagnosis, Differential , Endosonography , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Middle Aged , Ovarian Neoplasms/surgery , Ovariectomy/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
2.
Chem Immunol
; 81: 94-113, 2002.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12102007