A case report on a rare case of malignant ovarian tumour complicating pregnancy-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A case report on a rare case of malignant ovarian tumour complicating pregnancy

Published:2023-08-15 Issue:3 Volume:10 Page:371-373
ISSN:2394-2746
Container-title:Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
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Short-container-title:IJOGR

Author:

Mohanan Reshmi¹,Hiremath P B¹,Indu N R¹,Sreesupriya M¹,Hiremath Reshma

Affiliation:

1. Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Ariyur, Puducherry, India

Abstract

The incidence of ovarian tumor in pregnancy is 2.4-5.7%of which 5% are malignant. A 26-year-old primigravida was diagnosed with benign ovarian cyst during first trimester ultrasound. Elective LSCS with left oophorectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed malignant ovarian tumor (high grade serous carcinoma). The objective of this report is to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and management of ovarian tumor in pregnancy.

Publisher

IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd

Subject

General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science

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