Abstract

Case Report

Huge Mucinous Cyst Adenoma, Case Report Series

Ali Mohammed Ali Elimam*, Isam Mohamed Babbiker, Reem Mohammed Elhaj Farah, Ayat Salih Abbas and Omer Mohamed Abubeker Sayed

Published: 08 April, 2025 | Volume 8 - Issue 2 | Pages: 019-022

Mucinous cystadenoma constitutes 15% of epithelial ovarian tumors. In resource limited setting they may reach huge size as there is no regular medical checkup. This case series highlights these aspects along with diagnostic and surgical considerations.

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Keywords:

Ovarian tumors; Mucinous cyst; Pseudomyxoma peritonei

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