Abstract:
Objective: Ovarian cysts are an extremely common gynaecological
problem in adolescent and at teenage. Majority of ovarian cysts are
benign with minority of cases turns into malignant. Ovarian serous
cystadenoma are rare in children and they further develop with
oncological changes as benign or malignant papillary serous tumor.
Case report: 18 year old female patient was brought to the
clinic with complain of heaviness in abdomen and abdominal pain. On per
abdominal examination some cystic non-mobile mass was palpable up to 6cm
above the umbilical level. On ultrasonographic examination cystic mass
of 17 x 10 x 8 com was found at the right ovary and was not seen
separately, another 7 x 6 cm cystic swelling was found arising from left
ovary. Serum CEA and CA 125 was done & found to be 1.29 and 14.9
respectively for further onco analysis which was found to be within
normal limits. With skilful surgical technique the tube was gently
separated from the mass and the cystic mass from both the ovaries were
removed. The cystic masses were sent for further histopathological
examination which claimed Benign Papillary Serous tumor.
Conclusion: Benign Papillary Serous tumor in teenage girl is
mostly uncommon and hard findings. Cysts are common but papillary serous
tumor makes a different story. Careful USG and early diagnosis of such
cysts and skilful surgical removal of such can makes a difference in
quality of life in teenage.
Keywords: Benign Papillary Serous tumor, ovarian serous
cystadenoma, Ultrasonographic (USG) examination, Teenage girl, Ovarian
Cancer