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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Malignant struma ovarii: A case report
Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction, Volume 34, No. 8, Year 2005
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Description
Malignant transformation of struma ovarii is exceptional (less than 1%). The histolological diagnosis of malignancy is difficult especially in the well differentiated forms. Immunohistochemistry is highly contributive in the anaplastic forms. The prognosis is relatively favorable except for the metastatic and undifferentiated forms. We report a case of malignant struma ovarii with metastasis observed in a 65-year-old woman who died rapidly from her disease. In light of this observation, we discuss the diagnositic, management and outcome features of these particular tumors. © Masson, 2005.
Authors & Co-Authors
Makni, Saloua Krichen
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Bahri, Ibtissem
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Ellouze, Sameh
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Mnif, Héla
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Ayadi, Lobna
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Ghariani, Makki
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Khmiri, H.
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Hedi-chaker
Sellami-Boudawara, Tahiya
Tunisia, Sfax
Chu Habib Bourguiba
Statistics
Citations: 24
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/s0368-2315(05)82960-6
ISSN:
03682315
Research Areas
Cancer
Participants Gender
Female