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  • Title: Conservative therapy for malignant struma ovarii. A case report.
    Author: Nahn PA, Robinson E, Strassman M.
    Journal: J Reprod Med; 2002 Nov; 47(11):943-5. PubMed ID: 12497687.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Thyrocarcinoma in struma ovarii is rare. Treatment options include salpingo-oophorectomy, complete surgical resection and/or adjuvant therapy. CASE: A young woman presented with a pelvic mass. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed with findings of malignant thyroid tissue. No adjuvant therapy was administered. CONCLUSION: Conservative surgical approaches should be considered in patients with malignant struma ovarii who wish to maintain fertility.
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