Conservative therapy for malignant struma ovarii. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Thyrocarcinoma in struma ovarii is rare. Treatment options include salpingo-oophorectomy, complete surgical resection and/or adjuvant therapy.


METHODS
A young woman presented with a pelvic mass. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed with findings of malignant thyroid tissue. No adjuvant therapy was administered.


CONCLUSIONS
Conservative surgical approaches should be considered in patients with malignant struma ovarii who wish to maintain fertility.
Nahn
Patricia A
PA
Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Hematology/Oncology and Laboratory Services, Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wisconsin, USA.
Robinson
Emily
E
Strassman
Michael
M
D000328:Adult; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010052:Ovariectomy; D013330:Struma Ovarii / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery