Korean J Perinatol.  1999 Mar;10(1):52-55.

A Case of Hyperreactio Luteinalis

• Suh YW
• Hong SR
• Park JY
• Park YJ
• Lee TY
• Kong DS
• Hong SD
• Cho CH

Abstract

Hyperreactio luteinalis(HL)referes to moderate to marked cystic bilateral enlargement of ovaries due to benign theca lutein cysts, usually related to hydatidiform mole or choriocarcinoma. After its first description by Berger in 1938, almost 53 cases of HL unassociated with trophoblastic disease have been reported in the literature. We encountered one such case in a 34 years old female which was incidentally diagnosed during cesarean section at term.

Keyword

Hyperreactio luteinalis; Ovarian tumors; Bilateral; Theca lutein cyst

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cesarean Section
Choriocarcinoma
Female
Humans
Hydatidiform Mole
Lutein
Ovary
Pregnancy
Trophoblasts
Lutein