Giant Mucinous Cystadenoma in Nnewi, Nigeria

Mucinous ovarian tumors are the second commonest type of epithelial ovarian tumors. Most of these tumors are benign. Occasionally, these tumors may reach enormous dimensions without being symptomatic. We reported the occurrence of a huge benign ovarian tumor (mucinous cystadenoma) in Nnewi. The data...

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Published inAnnals of medical and health sciences research Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 222 - 225
Main Authors Okafor, C I, Onyegbule, O A, Etigbue, J, Uyoh, I S, Ezenri, U
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.05.2015
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Adenoma
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Ovarian tumors
Nigeria
Nnewi
Mucinous
Cystadenoma
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Summary:Mucinous ovarian tumors are the second commonest type of epithelial ovarian tumors. Most of these tumors are benign. Occasionally, these tumors may reach enormous dimensions without being symptomatic. We reported the occurrence of a huge benign ovarian tumor (mucinous cystadenoma) in Nnewi. The data were collected from history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigation, ultrasonographic examination, operative findings and histopathological examination of the surgical specimen. The case was reported as a massive ovarian mucinous cystadenoma. This case report emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation of women who presented with vague abdominal pain. Although the condition is very rare, it is potentially hazardous if early diagnosis and timely intervention is not instituted.
ISSN:2141-9248
2277-9205
DOI:10.4103/2141-9248.157518