A Case of Huge Ovarian Tumor Associated with Hypothyroidism.
- Author:
Ji Hyun NOH
1
;
Seung Hee GOH
;
Ey Sup SHIM
;
Jae Whoan KOH
;
Yong Bong KIM
;
Suk Koo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Inje University, Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hypothyroidism;
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome;
Multicystic ovarian tumor;
Huge ovarian tumor
- MeSH:
Abortion, Spontaneous;
Adult;
Amenorrhea;
Anovulation;
Female;
Humans;
Hypothyroidism*;
Infertility;
Menorrhagia;
Oligomenorrhea;
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome;
Pregnancy;
Reproduction;
Stillbirth
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2003;46(4):860-863
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In adult women, hypothyroidism has significant effect on reproduction. Hypothyroidism is associated with oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, anovulation, hypermenorrhea, menorrhagia, infertility, spontaneous abortion, stillbirth or preterm delivery. It can cause ovarian tumor, which clinically resembles ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or multicystic ovarian tumor. We have experienced a case of spontaneously regressed huge ovarian tumor which was found in patient. With hypothyroidism. So we report this case with a brief review of literature.
