Conservative therapy for malignant struma ovarii. A case report
Nahn, P.A.; Robinson, E.; Strassman, M.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 47(11): 943-945
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 12497687 Document Number: 550221
BACKGROUND: Thyrocarcinoma in struma ovarii is rare. Treatment options include salpingo-oophorectomy, complete surgical resection and/or adjuvant therapy. CASE: A young woman presented with a pelvic mass. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed with findings of malignant thyroid tissue. No adjuvant therapy was administered. CONCLUSION: Conservative surgical approaches should be considered in patients with malignant struma ovarii who wish to maintain fertility.