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A large benign struma ovarii with atypical imaging findings

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Struma ovarii is a mature ovarian teratoma characterized by the predominant presence of thyroid-tissue components. Typically, struma ovarii presents as relatively small masses (<10 cm) that often appear as multilocular cystic tumors with solid components. Herein, we report the unique case of a 44-year-old female with a large tumor including a solid mass. The solid components of the tumor comprised typical thyroid tissues with multiple small cystic structures containing colloid-like material. Given the rarity of struma ovarii, atypical imaging features can sometimes be misleading. This article highlights the unusual magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of a large struma ovarii, with a specific focus on the presence of solid components.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.048

Authors: Kaiji Inoue, Eri Hoshino, Taira Shiratori, Atsushi Sasaki, Takeshi Kajihara, Eito Kozawa

Institutions: Saitama Medical University Hospital, Saitama Medical University, Saitama International Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550