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Struma ovarii epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. There is no racial predilection to Struma ovarii. Being a tumor of ovarian origin, struma ovarii occurs in females only.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Age
- Struma ovarii commonly affect middle aged women between 40-60 years old. [1]
- In rare cases, Struma ovarii occur before puberty.
Race
- There is no racial predilection for Struma ovarii.
Gender
- As stuma ovarri is an ovarian cancer, it only occur in women, and men are not affected.
References
References
- ↑ Hosseini, Ali; Moeini, Aida (2013). “Clinical Finding and Thyroid Function in Women with Struma Ovarii”. Journal of Cancer Research. 2013: 1–4. doi:10.1155/2013/717584. ISSN 2314-6915.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]