Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Struma ovarii is an uncommon ovarian tumor primarily composed of thyroid tissue, accounting for approximately 1-3% of ovarian teratomas. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 68-year-old Chinese female patient presenting with recurrent urethral outlet tumescence and an adnexal mass, whose diagnosis was established through ultrasonography, pelvic computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Subsequently, the patient underwent laparoscopic left adnexectomy, and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of struma ovarii in the left ovary. CONCLUSION: Struma ovarii poses unique diagnostic and management challenges owing to its rarity. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating clinical, imaging, and histological evaluations is essential for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment outcomes. Surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment, typically resulting in a favorable prognosis when performed promptly and appropriately.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,890
OpenAlex ID: W4411453418