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Malignant struma ovarii with insular carcinoma: A case report and literature review

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Image 1 CT image demonstrating the large pelvic mass. Note the sigmoid colon sandwiched between the sacrum and the pelvic mass. • Immunohistochemistry can be helpful in identifying specific subtypes of struma ovarii. • A multidisciplinary team approach is warranted for rare tumor types such as struma ovarii. • Thyroidectomy can be considered for patients with malignant struma ovarii with papillary carcinoma.

Source: Gynecologic Oncology Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2016.08.003

Authors: Heather Williams, Erin Salinas, Erica Savage, Megan Samuelson, Michael J. Goodheart

Institution: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $930