Struma Ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meigs Syndrome and elevated serum Ca 125: Case report and literature review

Authors

  • Oyuki A. Morales Department of Gynecology, Postgraduate School in Naval Health, Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico
  • Junior J. Araiza Department of Gynecology, Postgraduate School in Naval Health, Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico
  • Tania P. Alvarez Dominguez Pathologist-Oncologist, Pathology Service, General Hospital Naval of High Specialty (HOSGENAES), Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico
  • Rafael Medrano Guzmán Oncology Surgeon, Oncological Surgery Service, General Hospital Naval of High Specialty (HOSGENAES), Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico
  • Jorge A. Barbabosa Gynecology-Obstetrics Service of the General Hospital Naval of High Specialty (HOSGENAES), Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico
  • Maria I. Tolentino Sosa Gynecology-Obstetrics Service of the General Hospital Naval of High Specialty (HOSGENAES), Coyoacán Delegation, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20175490

Keywords:

Ovary, Pseudo-Meigs´ syndrome, Struma Ovarii

Abstract

Struma Ovarii is a highly specialized monodermal teratoma in which the major component is thyroid tissue. Its relationship with Pseudo Meigs syndrome, hyperthyroidism and elevation of Ca 125 is a rare condition; this could mimic malignancy. Ultrasound and axial tomography may be useful in diagnosis; but histopathological criteria play a very important role in the definitive diagnosis. Our objective is to present a case report of Struma ovarii, ascites, pleural effusion (pseudo meigs syndrome), elevation of Ca 125, hyperthyroidism, and review the published literature in relation to epidemiology and diagnostic characteristics.

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2017-12-25

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