[Ovarian and peritoneal sarcoidosis mimicking an ovarian cancer].
Ovarian and peritoneal sarcoidosis is a very rare condition, with an atypical clinical presentation close to that of ovarian cancer. An erroneous diagnosis could induce a definitive castration. A 38-year-old woman was admitted because of ascites and weight loss. A computerized tomography scan revealed multiple soft tissue nodules in the pelvis, on the ovaries as well as peritoneal deposits. Histological examination after laparoscopic biopsy was indicative of sarcoidosis. Corticosteroids were given to the patient and the symptoms quickly subsided. This case with its clinical presentation is discussed in comparison with previously reported cases.
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Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, centre hospitalier de Versailles, 177, rue de Versailles, 78150 Le Chesnay, France. florentfuchs@yahoo.fr
Le Tohic
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Raynal
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Guillot
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Chis
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Meckenstock
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Panel
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones