Huge follicular carcinoma originated from struma ovarii in young woman; Extremely rare case.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Struma ovarii (SO) is a rare ovarian mature teratoma which is composed of 50% or more thyroid tissues. Malignant transformation is reported to occur in less than 5% of all cases, and it leads to 5-6% metastatic disease. The most common type is a papillary carcinoma. However, follicular carcinoma of arising from SO is extremely rare.

Case presentation

A 23-year-old nullipara complained of right lower abdominal pain. CT scan revealed a large complex cystic and solid mass in pelvic cavity with moderate amount ascites with peritoneal thickening and omental infiltration. We performed a right salpingo-oophorectomy and surgical staging.

Clinical discussion

It was diagnosed with follicular carcinoma, stage IA. After the multidisciplinary team meeting, we decided

SUBMITTER: Park CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8606842 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature