Malignant struma ovarii
Malignant struma ovarii
Definition
An ovarian mature teratoma characterized by the presence of aberrant thyroid tissue with morphologic changes identical to thyroid carcinoma. Patients may present with abdominal mass and unusual symptoms due to thyrotoxicosis, or with Meigs syndrome (ascites and pleural effusion).
Also known as struma ovarii, malignant, struma ovarii, malignant (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gonad | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gonad | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |