Naslov
The patient with severe sideropenic anemia and giant solitary ovarian tumor

Autori
Djaković, Ivka ; Babić, Nenad ; Leniček, Tanja ; Butorac, Dražan

Izvornik
Endocrine oncology and metabolism (1849-8922) 3 (2017), 2; 61-64

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
Anemia, granulosa-cell tumor ; hyperestrogenism ; metrorrhagia, ovary

Sažetak
Abstract Ovarian tumors composed of granulosa cells represent 1-3% of all ovarian tumors. They are commonly estrogen secreting tumors. We present a case of a postmenopausal woman who presented with severe anemia, metrorrhagia, and a palpable tumor mass in her lower right abdomen. Subsequent diagnostic work-up confirmed a gigantic granulosa-cell tumor of the right ovary. This case highlights that the presence of metrorrhagia in a postmenopausal women with an ovarian tumor should always raise the suspicion of a granulosa-cell tumor. Gonadotropins, estradiol, and inhibin B should be measured to establish the diagnosis preoperatively. This could potentially help in treatment decision-making and long-term follow-up

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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