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Adnexal mass and pregnancy: case report and review of literature Massa anexial e gravidez: relato de caso e revisão da literatura Cléber Sérgio da Silva, Marina de Carvalho Paschoini, Alexandre Gonçalves de Ângelo, Giovana de Carvalho Paschoini e Eddie Fernando Candido Murta
Abstract
The occurrence of an adnexal mass during pregnancy is uncommon. Most of them are benign and they usually disappear by the 16th week of gestation. Their persistence represents a major concern related to the obstetrical management and the possibility of malignancy. We report a case of a woman at the 26th week of gestation that underwent an exploratory laparotomy because of a persistent adnexal mass. Tumor markers were normal. A cystoadenofibroma was diagnosed. After the laparotomy, the pregnancy evolved successfully and a cesarean section was performed upon an obstetrical indication. Also, a literature review is made.
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Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia - Volume 47 n°4 Out/Nov/Dez 2001