Pregnancy luteoma followed with massive ascites and elevated CA125 after ovulation induction therapy: a case report and review of literatures

Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Jan 15;8(1):1491-3. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Objectives: To report a rare case of ovarian tumor with an unusual presentation; an ovarian pregnancy luteoma with massive ascites and elevated CA125 after ovulation induction therapy.

Case presentation: A 26-year-old pregnant woman complained lower abdominal distension. Ultrasound imaging showed a solid tumor in the right adexna and massive ascites. The blood test showed elevated serum level of CA125 and androgens. The patient underwent the right salpingo-oophorectomy, and then the results of blood test were normal and ascites disappeared.

Conclusions: pregnancy luteoma followed with massive ascites and increased CA125 after ovulation induction therapy is a very rare case. It is important to provide appropriate medical/surgical intervention without disturbing the pregnancy iatrogenically or causing unnecessary maternal morbidity.

Keywords: Pregnancy luteoma; massive ascites; ovulation induction therapy.

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  • Case Reports