Title of article :
A Struma Ovarii Associated with Pseudo-Meigs’ Syndrome is Misdiagnosed as Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Ghasemian Dizaj Mehr ، Sedigheh Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - School of Medicine - Urmia University of Medical Sciences , Ayatollahi ، Haleh Solid Tumor Research Center, School of Medicine - Urmia University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi ، Afshin Department of Radiology - School of Medicine - Urmia University of Medical Sciences , Naji Haddadi ، Siamak Department of Pathology - Shahid Motahari Hospital, Faculty of Medicine - Urmia University of Medical Sciences , Rashidi Fakari ، Farzaneh Department of Midwifery - School of Medicine - North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Introduction: A struma ovarii is a benign monodermal teratoma, composed of mature thyroid tissue. The presentation of this disease with pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome [characterized by ascites, pleural effusions, and elevated cancer antigen-125 (CA-125) levels] may result in an advanced ovarian cancer misdiagnosis. Case Presentation: The patient was a 54-year-old woman with dyspnea, abdominal distention, and pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome. She had a final diagnosis of struma ovarii, misdiagnosed as advanced ovarian cancer. She is currently asymptomatic (after surgery) and has a normal CA-125 level. Conclusions: The preoperative diagnosis of struma ovarii is difficult, and if it presents with pseudo-Meigs’ syndrome, it may be initially misdiagnosed as advanced ovarian cancer. Using the frozen-section procedure, unnecessary extensive surgeries can be prevented.
Keywords :
Struma Ovarii , Monodermal Teratoma , Pseudo , Meigs’ Syndrome
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
Journal title :
International Journal of Cancer Management
