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Effective Surgical Management of a Large Serous Ovarian Cyst in a Morbidly Obese Middle-Aged Woman: A Case Study and Literature Review.
- Source :
- American Journal of Case Reports; 6/21/2023, Vol. 24, p1-6, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Patient: Female, 52-year-old Final Diagnosis: Stage IA serous borderline ovarian tumor Symptoms: Abdominal distention * reflux * early satiety * constipation * difficulty in ambulation * dyspnea Clinical Procedure: -- Specialty: Anesthesiology * Obstetrics and Gynecology * Plastic Surgery * Radiology * Surgery Objective: Rare disease Background: In contemporary gynecological practice, encountering giant ovarian tumors is a rarity. While most are benign and of the mucinous subtype, the borderline variant only accounts for approximately 10% of these cases. This paper addresses the paucity of information about this specific subtype, emphasizing critical elements of managing borderline tumors that can pose life-threatening complications. Additionally, a review of other documented cases of the borderline variant in the literature is also included to foster a deeper understanding of this uncommon condition. Case Report: We present the multidisciplinary management of a 52-year-old symptomatic woman with a giant serous borderline ovarian tumor. Preoperative assessment showed a multiloculated pelvic-abdominal cyst responsible for compression of the bowel and retroperitoneal organs, and dyspnea. All tumor markers were negative. Together with anesthesiologists and interventional cardiologists, we decided to perform a controlled drainage of the cyst of the tumor, to prevent hemodynamic instability. Subsequent total extrafascial hysterectomy, contralateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and abdominal wall reconstruction, followed by admission to the intensive care unit, were also conducted by the multidisciplinary team. During the postoperative period, the patient experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest and acute renal failure, which were managed by dialysis. After discharge, the patient underwent oncologic followup, and after 2 years, she was found to be completely recovered and disease free. Conclusions: Intraoperative controlled drainage of Giant ovarian tumor fluid, planned by a multidisciplinary management team, constitutes a valid and safe alternative to the popular choice of "en bloc" tumor resection. This approach avoids rapid changes in body circulation, which are responsible for intraoperative and postoperative severe complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19415923
- Volume :
- 24
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164495122
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12659/AJCR.939697