A Case of Hyperreactio Luteinalis.
- Author:
Young Wook SUH
;
Sung Ryul HONG
;
Jung Yup PARK
;
Yoon Jung PARK
;
Tae Yeob LEE
;
Doo Sik KONG
;
Soon Do HONG
;
Chang Ho CHO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hyperreactio luteinalis;
Ovarian tumors;
Bilateral;
Theca lutein cyst
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cesarean Section;
Choriocarcinoma;
Female;
Humans;
Hydatidiform Mole;
Lutein;
Ovary;
Pregnancy;
Trophoblasts
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
1999;10(1):52-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hyperreactio luteinalis(HL)referes to moderate to marked cystic bilateral enlargement of ovaries due to benign theca lutein cysts, usually related to hydatidiform mole or choriocarcinoma. After its first description by Berger in 1938, almost 53 cases of HL unassociated with trophoblastic disease have been reported in the literature. We encountered one such case in a 34 years old female which was incidentally diagnosed during cesarean section at term.