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Malignant struma ovarii with insular carcinoma: A case report and literature review
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Malignant struma ovarii with insular carcinoma: A case report and literature review

Heather Williams, Erin Salinas, Erica Savage, Megan Samuelson and Michael J Goodheart
Gynecologic oncology reports, Vol.18, pp.1-3
11/2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2016.08.003
PMCID: PMC5875290
PMID: 29607388
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2016.08.003View
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Abstract

Image 1 CT image demonstrating the large pelvic mass. Note the sigmoid colon sandwiched between the sacrum and the pelvic mass. [Display omitted] •Immunohistochemistry can be helpful in identifying specific subtypes of struma ovarii.•A multidisciplinary team approach is warranted for rare tumor types such as struma ovarii.•Thyroidectomy can be considered for patients with malignant struma ovarii with papillary carcinoma.
Pelvic mass Struma ovarii Thyroidectomy Iodine ablation therapy Papillary thyroid carcinoma Insular carcinoma

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