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