Korean J Gynecol Oncol.
2007 Dec;18(4):351-356.
A case of parovarian tumor of borderline malignancy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. visionhk@yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.
Abstract
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Parovarian cysts, generally known as hydatid cysts of Morgagni, are small round cysts attached by a pedicle to the fimbriated end of the tube. Due to the rarity of this lesion, there are controversies concerning the origin, clinical behavior, treatment and prognosis of these tumors. Parovarian borderline malignancy mostly occur in young women, main complaints are abdominal enlargement and pelvic pain. we experienced one case of parovarian borderline malignancy and report this case with a brief review of literature.