Source
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. remahmoustafa@hotmail.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
To report the occurrence of a rare case of a huge benign ovarian tumour (mucinous cystadenoma) in Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.
PATIENTS:
Our reported case was a middle-aged Saudi woman presented with marked abdominal distension and discomfort at the gynaecology clinic of Jazan General Hospital, Jazan city, Saudi Arabia.
METHODS:
The data were collected by history-taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, transabdominal ultrasonographic examination, and by histo-pathological study of the excised surgical specimen.
RESULTS:
The case was reported as a rare massive ovarian mucinous cystadenoma.
CONCLUSIONS:
This case report emphasizes the significance of thorough evaluation of all women presented with vague abdominal pains. Although the condition is extremely rare, it is a potentially dangerous in its massive form if not timely diagnosed and managed properly. With the increasing awareness of such conditions, more and more cases could be detected and reported early.