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Struma ovarii risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk factors in the development of malignant struma ovarii from benign type include elevated CA-125 levels, older age, postmenopausal status, and large tumor masses.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- The most potent risk factors in the development of malignant struma ovarii from benign type are: [1]
- Elevated CA-125 levels
- Older age (between 40 – 60 years)
- Large tumor masses
- Postmenopausal status
References
References
- ↑ Park CH, Jung MH, Ji YI (2015). “Risk factors for malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma”. Obstet Gynecol Sci. 58 (6): 475–80. doi:10.5468/ogs.2015.58.6.475. PMC 4663225. PMID 26623411.
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