Fibroma with minor sex cord elements: a case report and review of the literature
2008
Case Report of Ovarian Fibroma with Minor Sex Cord Elements
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kawatra Vibha, Gupta Parul, Khurana Nita
Primary Institution: Department of Pathology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
Conclusion
Ovarian fibromas with minor sex cord elements can lead to hyperestrogenic states and may predispose to endometrial cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 9 cases of ovarian fibroma with minor sex cord elements have been documented in world literature.
- The tumor was found in a 65-year-old female with postmenopausal bleeding.
- Histological examination revealed a fibroma with minor sex cord elements.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare type of ovarian tumor that can cause bleeding in older women and might lead to other health issues.
Methodology
Case report and literature review.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
65-year-old Indian female, gravida 7, para 7, non-smoker, non-alcoholic.
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