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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Risk factors in the development of Struma ovarii include elevated CA-125 levels, older age, postmenopausal status, and large tumor masses.

Risk Factors

• The most potent risk factors in the development of Struma ovarii are:

• Elevated CA-125 levels
• Older age
• Large tumor masses
• Postmenopausal status