Endometrial hyperplasia and an occult ovarian tumor
Abstract Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a frequently found in postmenopausal women. Cases of recurrence are seen in women with multiple risk factors, unopposed estrogen therapy, and in estrogen-secreting tumors. Granulosa cell tumors of the ovary are a rare malignant type of estrogen-secreting tumor, usually presenting as a pelvic mass. In this report, we present the case of a 68-year-old asymptomatic woman submitted to total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy due to recurrent EH. Histology found an adult granulosa cell tumor of the ovary. This case aims to highlight that, although very rare, the presence of an estrogen-secreting tumor should be considered.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Euromédice, Edições Médicas Lda.
2022
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1646-58302022000100056 |
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