Struma ovarii
Struma ovarii
Definition
An ovarian mature teratoma characterized by the presence of aberrant thyroid tissue. The aberrant thyroid tissue shows morphologic changes identical to thyroid adenoma or carcinoma. Patients may present with abdominal mass and unusual symptoms due to thyrotoxicosis, or Meigs syndrome (ascites and pleural effusion).
Also known as struma ovarii, struma ovarii (morphologic abnormality), struma ovarii NOS (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 |