Keywords
enlarged polycystic ovary
mimicking ovarian fibroma
polycystic ovary requiring surgery
case report
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Abstract
Polycystic ovary is a highly prevalent disease seen in women of reproductive age group and a complex multifactorial genetic disorder. The quality of life as well as the fertility for as women with polycystic ovary are significantly hampered as it contributes to the morbidity and mortality due to the altered endocrinal system giving rise to various metabolic syndromes. We report a very rare case, first time in literature of a nulligravida recurrent large adnexal cyst who previously underwent a cystectomy for a large ovarian mass now presented with a symptomatic large complex adnexal cyst requiring a re-surgery grossly mimicking ovarian fibroma, confirmed to be a case of large bilateral polycystic ovary requiring surgical exploration and removal of enlarged ovarian tissue.
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