Malignant Struma Ovarii in a Postmenopausal Asymptomatic Woman: A Case Report

Introduction: Struma ovarii is an ovarian tumor that consists predominantly thyroid tissue and accounts for only 2% of all mature teratomas. It is usually a benign condition - malignant transformation has been reported to occur in about 5% of all struma ovarii cases. Case: A 58-year-old postmen...

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Main Authors: Behiye Pınar Çilesiz Göksedef, Hüsnü Görgen, Şafak Yılmaz Baran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2011-09-01
Series:Haseki Tıp Bülteni
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Online Access:http://www.hasekidergisi.com/makale_4624/Postmenopozal-Asemptomatik-Kadinda-Malign-Struma-Ovari-Olgu-Sunumu
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