Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2003 Jun;46(6):1218-1221.
A Case of Struma Ovarii
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ilsin Christian Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Ilsin Christian Hospital, Busan, Korea.
Abstract
- Struma ovarii is a monodermal and highly specialized teratoma which is composed predominantly or entirely of thyroid tissue. It is rare tumor accounting for 2.7% of ovarian mature cystic teratoma. Most of the tumors are benign. Malignant change has been reported in approximately 5% of cases. We have experienced a case of struma ovarii with brief review of the literature.
