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*CT scan of the pelvis may be helpful in identifying a mass in the pelvic cavity but may not hold much value in the diagnosis of Struma ovarii. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of Struma ovarii which include: | *CT scan of the pelvis may be helpful in identifying a mass in the pelvic cavity but may not hold much value in the diagnosis of Struma ovarii. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of Struma ovarii which include: | ||
**Chest CT scan | **Pleural effusion on Chest CT scan . <ref name="pmid22436494">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mostaghel N, Enzevaei A, Zare K, Fallahian M |title=Struma ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report |journal=J Ovarian Res |volume=5 |issue= |pages=10 |year=2012 |pmid=22436494 |pmc=3350392 |doi=10.1186/1757-2215-5-10 |url=}}</ref> | ||
** | **Mass in the pelvic cavity shows up on Pelvic CT scan. <ref name="pmid22436494">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mostaghel N, Enzevaei A, Zare K, Fallahian M |title=Struma ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report |journal=J Ovarian Res |volume=5 |issue= |pages=10 |year=2012 |pmid=22436494 |pmc=3350392 |doi=10.1186/1757-2215-5-10 |url=}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Struma_ovarii_Chest_CT.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Chest CT scan of the patient demonstrating pleural effusion.]] | [[File:Struma_ovarii_Chest_CT.jpg|thumb|none|450px| Chest CT scan of the patient demonstrating pleural effusion.]] | ||
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Overview
CT scan of the pelvis may be helpful in identifying a mass in the pelvic cavity but may not hold much value in the diagnosis of Struma ovarii. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of Struma ovarii.
CT scan
- CT scan of the pelvis may be helpful in identifying a mass in the pelvic cavity but may not hold much value in the diagnosis of Struma ovarii. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of Struma ovarii which include:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mostaghel N, Enzevaei A, Zare K, Fallahian M (2012). "Struma ovarii associated with Pseudo-Meig's syndrome and high serum level of CA 125; a case report". J Ovarian Res. 5: 10. doi:10.1186/1757-2215-5-10. PMC 3350392. PMID 22436494.