A massive ovarian mucinous cystadenoma: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>To report the occurrence of a rare case of a huge benign ovarian tumour (mucinous cystadenoma) in Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Patients</p> <p>Our reported case was a middle-aged Saudi woman presented with...

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Main Author: Kamel Remah M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/8/1/24
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objectives</p> <p>To report the occurrence of a rare case of a huge benign ovarian tumour (mucinous cystadenoma) in Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Patients</p> <p>Our reported case was a middle-aged Saudi woman presented with marked abdominal distension and discomfort at the gynaecology clinic of Jazan General Hospital, Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The data were collected by history-taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, transabdominal ultrasonographic examination, and by histo-pathological study of the excised surgical specimen.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The case was reported as a rare massive ovarian mucinous cystadenoma.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>This case report emphasizes the significance of thorough evaluation of all women presented with vague abdominal pains. Although the condition is extremely rare, it is a potentially dangerous in its 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.</p>
ISSN:1477-7827