Ovarian dysgerminoma presenting as a pregnancy: case report

Trop Doct. 2017 Jan;47(1):69-71. doi: 10.1177/0049475516659415. Epub 2016 Jul 22.

Abstract

A 32 year-old P4 G4 was referred from a rural hospital for fibroids in pregnancy. The pregnancy test was positive. An ultrasound scan reported a huge left extrauterine mass. The uterus was of normal size. There was no pregnancy demonstrated. A laparotomy was done through a midline incision. There was a huge left ovarian tumour occupying the pelvic/abdominal region right up to the xiphisternum. A left salpingo-oophrectomy was done. The post operative period was uneventful. The histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis of ovarian dysgerminoma FIGO stage 1A. She was referred to oncologists for adjvunt chemotherapy.

Keywords: Ovarian dsygerminoma; chemotherapy; conservative surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysgerminoma / diagnosis*
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Ultrasonography