A giant ovarian mucinous cystadenoma in a postmenarchal adolescent girl

Alkan B., Ekinci S., Özcan H. N., Üner M., Altunova E., Tekşam Ö., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.67, no.2, pp.282-287, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.24953/turkjpediatr.2025.5133
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.282-287
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Giant mucinous cystadenomas are rare in adolescents and young adults. Case presentation. We report a mucinous cystadenoma in a 16-year-old postmenarchal girl presented with abdominal distention and pain, and elevated serum CA-125 levels. Radiological evaluations showed a large cystic mass originating from the right ovary. The patient underwent successful surgery with complete resection of the tumor without rupture and the histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a benign mucinous cystadenoma. Conclusion. The case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and the need for total surgical resection without rupture to ensure a favorable outcome in such cases and close follow-up is recommended.