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Struma ovarii physical examination
Introduction
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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