Virilizing tumor in pregnancy: a case report
- Author:
Santoyo-Dancel Mary Ann
;
Dee Marlyn T.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Human;
Female;
Adult;
HIRSUTISM;
PREGNANCY;
CYSTADENOMA, MUCINOUS
- From:
Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
2008;5(1):51-54
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Virilizing tumors during pregnancy are extremely rare. This case of a 33 year old, gravid 3 para 2, presented with hirsutism and clitoromegaly at 5 months age of gestation. Her past medical and menstrual histories were non-contributory. Ultrasound done during her prenatal check-up at 34 weeks age of gestation revealed an ovarian new growth on the left ovary features suggestive of a benign nature. On her 38th week of pregnancy, LTCS III with right tubal ligation and left salpingooophorectomy were performed and a baby boy weighing 3000 grams without any gross abnormalities was delivered. Histopathologically, the tumor proved to be a benign mucinous cystadenoma. This paper presented an ovarian mucinous cystadenoma with virilizing features that are transient and reversible. Therefore, an ovarian neoplasm should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for causes of virilization during pregnancy.
