A Massive Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Rare Case Report.
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2015-01
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Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma is a benign tumour that arises from the surface epithelium
of the ovary. It tends to be huge in size if not detected early. We describe a 32 year
old woman (para 1+0) presented with marked abdominal distension, discomfort and
vague pain in the abdomen with dyspepsia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting and irregular
menstruation for last three months with the suspicion of pregnancy. On examination no
findings were in favour of pregnancy, rather an ill defined abdominal mass about 30
weeks pregnancy size was found. Transabdominal USG revealed a big multiloculated
ovarian cyst of about 25x20 cm. On laparotomy a huge cystic mass was noticed arising
from left ovary. The cyst wall was smooth, intact and without any external projection
though adherent with the left fallopian tube and left salpingo-oophorectomy was done.
Histopathological examination revealed an ovarian cyst compatible with mucinous
cystadenoma. Such giant ovarian tumours have become rare in current practice. This
case report emphasizes the significance of thorough evaluation of all women presented
with non specific complaints like vague abdominal pain or simple dyspepsia. Although
the condition is rare, it is potentially dangerous in the massive form if not timely diagnosed
and managed properly. With the increasing awareness of such conditions, more
and more cases could be detected and reported early.
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Massive ovarian tumour, mucinous cystadenoma
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Gupta Ruma Sen, Jesmen Suha, Noor Aysha, Shermin Shahana. A Massive Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Rare Case Report. Delta Medical College Journal. 2015 Jan; 3(1): 48-51.