Struma ovarii physical examination
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
Overview
Patients with struma ovarii usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with Struma ovarii is usually remarkable for palpable lower abdominal mass. Pelvic pressure related to a pelvic mass is observed. Struma ovarii appears to occur more frequently in the right adnexa. In some cases ascites may be observed.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with Struma ovarii is usually remarkable for:
- Palpable lower abdominal mass
- Pelvic pressure related to a pelvic mass
- Struma ovarii appears to occur more frequently (68.8%) in the right adnexa and CA-125 level appears within normal limits. [1]
- Clinical features in struma ovarii are generally non-specific and resemble ovarian malignancy. [2]
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with struma ovarii usually appear asymptomatic and some may experience discomfort in the abdomen due to pelvic pressure related to a pelvic mass.
- Facial flushing is seen very rarely. [2][3]
Vital Signs
- Vital signs in a patient with struma ovarii appear to be normal.
Lungs
- In malignant struma ovarii, distant metastases to the lungs have been observed. [4]
- In some cases of Struma ovarii, hydrothorax has been observed. [5]
Heart
Abdomen
- Palpable lower abdominal mass
- May present with ascites in some cases. [6][7][8]
Genitourinary
- A pelvic mass may be palpated.
- Pelvic pressure related to a pelvic mass.
References
References
- ↑ Zalel Y, Seidman DS, Oren M, Achiron R, Gotlieb W, Mashiach S, Goldenberg M (2000). “Sonographic and clinical characteristics of struma ovarii”. J Ultrasound Med. 19 (12): 857–61. PMID 11127011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dujardin MI, Sekhri P, Turnbull LW (2014). “Struma ovarii: role of imaging?”. Insights Imaging. 5 (1): 41–51. doi:10.1007/s13244-013-0303-3. PMC 3948908. PMID 24357453.
- ↑ Outwater EK, Siegelman ES, Hunt JL (2001). “Ovarian teratomas: tumor types and imaging characteristics”. Radiographics. 21 (2): 475–90. doi:10.1148/radiographics.21.2.g01mr09475. PMID 11259710.
- ↑ Selvaggi F, Risio D, Waku M, Simo D, Angelucci D, D’Aulerio A, Cotellese R, Innocenti P (2012). “Struma ovarii with follicular thyroid-type carcinoma and neuroendocrine component: case report”. World J Surg Oncol. 10: 93. doi:10.1186/1477-7819-10-93. PMC 3586957. PMID 22613573.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yoo SC, Chang KH, Lyu MO, Chang SJ, Ryu HS, Kim HS (2008). “Clinical characteristics of struma ovarii”. J Gynecol Oncol. 19 (2): 135–8. doi:10.3802/jgo.2008.19.2.135. PMC 2676458. PMID 19471561.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Tanimanidis P, Chatzistamatiou K, Nikolaidou A, Kaplanis K (2014). “Struma ovarii. A case report”. Hippokratia. 18 (4): 357–8. PMC 4453812. PMID 26052205.
- ↑ Bokhari A, Rosenfeld GS, Cracchiolo B, Heller DS (2003). “Cystic struma ovarii presenting with ascites and an elevated CA-125 level. A case report”. J Reprod Med. 48 (1): 52–6. PMID 12611097.
- ↑ Rim SY, Kim SM, Choi HS (2005). “Struma ovarii showing clinical characteristics of ovarian malignancy”. Int. J. Gynecol. Cancer. 15 (6): 1156–9. doi:10.1111/j.1525-1438.2005.00328.x. PMID 16343201.
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