Giant Mucinous Cystadenoma in Adolescent – A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
A 13 year old, premenarchal, previously healthy girl presented to the emergency department of our hospital with complaints of vomiting, constipation and abdominal pain for past one day. The patient also complained of slowly increasing abdominal distension and mild abdominal discomfort since past four months. Patient was taken up for laparotomy. A cystic solid pelvic mass was present originating from right ovary. Unilateral salpingoophorectomy with tumor removal was performed. The tumor measured 25x20x15 cm and weighed 3.5 kilograms. Specimen was sent for histopathological examination and diagnosis of mucinous cystadenoma was made.
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Lal S
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