Biology:Struma ovarii
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| Micrograph of a struma ovarii. Characteristic thyroid follicles are seen on the right, and ovarian stroma on the left. H&E stain. |
A struma ovarii (literally: goitre of the ovary) is a rare form of monodermal teratoma that contains mostly thyroid tissue, which may cause hyperthyroidism.[1]
Despite its name, struma ovarii is not restricted to the ovary.
The vast majority of struma ovarii are benign tumours; however, malignant tumours of this type are found in a small percentage of cases.[2]
Radiologic findings
The ultrasound features of struma ovarii are nonspecific, but a heterogeneous, predominantly solid mass may be seen. Ultrasound demonstrates a complex appearance with multiple cystic and solid areas, findings that reflect the gross pathologic appearance of the tumor.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings may be more characteristic: The cystic spaces demonstrate both high and low signal intensity on T1- and T2-weighted images. Some of the cystic spaces may demonstrate low signal intensity on both T1- and T2-weighted images due to the thick, gelatinous colloid of the struma. No fat is evident in these lesions.[3]
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See also
- Strumal carcinoid
- Teratoma
References
- ↑ "Struma ovarii and peritoneal strumosis with thyrotoxicosis". Thyroid 19 (3): 305–308. March 2009. doi:10.1089/thy.2008.0307. PMID 19265502.
- ↑ Struma Ovarii at eMedicine
- ↑ "Ovarian teratomas: tumor types and imaging characteristics". Radiographics 21 (2): 475–490. Mar–Apr 2001. doi:10.1148/radiographics.21.2.g01mr09475. PMID 11259710.
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