Struma ovarii (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Struma ovarii is a variant of dermoid tumors of the ovary in which thyroid tissue constitutes as the major component. [1]
What are the symptoms of Struma ovarii?
Clinical symptoms may manifest in struma ovarii as: [1]
- Lower abdominal pain
- Palpable lower abdominal mass
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Ascites
- Hydrothorax
- Elevated thyroid function
- Rarely thyroid tumors
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Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm