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An Incidental Finding of Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm in a Case of Borderline Brenner Tumor of the Ovary.

Authors :
R PD
Agarwal N
Chander R V
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 May 27; Vol. 16 (5), pp. e61151. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 27 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The concurrent presentation of a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) and a borderline Brenner tumor (BT) of the ovary are exceedingly rare. Brenner tumors stand out as a particularly uncommon form, making up only around 5% of all benign epithelial tumors of the ovary. Among the ovarian Brenner, the borderline subtype is even rarer. Appendiceal neoplasm (LAMN) and right ovarian BT cannot be distinguished due to their anatomical position. LAMN is often an incidental finding and at later stages when left undiagnosed may lead to pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). This case describes a postmenopausal woman in her 50s experiencing abdominal pain and bloating for a week. Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels and imaging suggested a potential right ovarian tumor. Interestingly, it revealed a unique combination of borderline Brenner tumor of the right ovary and low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm.<br />Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.<br /> (Copyright © 2024, R et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38933633
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61151