Simultaneous Serous Cyst Adenoma and Ovarian Pregnancy in An Infertile Woman

• Main Authors: Mahbod Ebrahimi, Firoozeh Akbari Asbagh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran 2014-04-01
• Series: International Journal of Fertility and Sterility
• Subjects: infertility; ovulation induction; ectopic pregnancy; ovarian pregnancy; metformin
• Online Access: http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45225_5cfc314857dd47f711d4c1934b84e1d4.pdf

Ovarian pregnancy is a rare form of extra uterine pregnancy. Serous cyst adenoma is a benign variant of epithelial cell tumors of ovary. The coexistence of a cyst adenoma with an ovarian pregnancy in the same ovary is extremely rare. Some studies suggested that infertility or ovulation-inducing drugs can be involved in increased risk of ovarian tumors and ovarian pregnancies. A 28-year-old infertile woman presented with a ruptured ovarian pregnancy following ovulation induction with metformin. She had a concurrent benign serous cyst adenoma in the same ovary. Resection of both ovarian pregnancy and tumoral mass were performed. The ovary was preserved. Removal of gestational tissue and preservation of the involved ovary are the best options for management of ovarian pregnancy in young patient. Although there is an association between infertility/ovulation inducting medications and ovarian gestation, their connections with serous cyst adenoma are undetermined.