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Giant serous cystadenoma arising from an accessory ovary in a morbidly obese 11-year-old girl: a case report

Authors: Steven M Sharatz, Taína A Treviño, Luís Rodriguez, Jared H West

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Ectopic ovarian tissue is an unusual entity, especially if it is an isolated finding thought to be of embryological origin.

Case presentation

An 11-year-old, morbidly obese female presented with left flank pain, nausea, and irregular menses. Various diagnostic procedures suggested a large ovarian cyst, and surgical resection was performed.

Conclusion

Histologically, the resected mass was not of tubal origin as suspected, but a serous cystadenoma arising from ovarian tissue. The patient's two normal, eutopic ovaries were completely uninvolved and unaffected. A tumor arising from ectopic ovarian tissue of embryological origin seems the most likely explanation. We suggest refining the descriptive nomenclature so as to more precisely characterize the various presentations of ovarian ectopia.

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Title: Giant serous cystadenoma arising from an accessory ovary in a morbidly obese 11-year-old girl: a case report
Authors: Steven M Sharatz
Taína A Treviño
Luís Rodriguez
Jared H West
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-7

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Giant serous cystadenoma arising from an accessory ovary in a morbidly obese 11-year-old girl: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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