Polypoid huge ovarian mass manifesting as massive ascites in a young woman.

Jeon, Ji Hyun; Jang, In Ae; Lee, Sa Ra

doi:2012.55.8.614

Obstet Gynecol Sci > Volume 55(8); 2012 > Article

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012;55(8):614-617.
Published online: August 17, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.8.614

Polypoid huge ovarian mass manifesting as massive ascites in a young woman.

Ji Hyun Jeon, In Ae Jang, Sa Ra Lee

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sarahmd@ewha.ac.kr

Abstract

In young aged female patients complaining of abdominal distension, we have to consider the possibility of pelvic mass of gynecologic origin even if the imaging study suggest massive ascites with bilateral normal ovaries, especially in whom without underlying medical disease or symptoms of ascites. Polypoid huge ovarian mass with thin wall could manifest as massive ascites as in this case. Following careful counseling with patient, the diagnostic laparoscopy could be a good option for early diagnosis and treatment in such a case, instead of performing numerous diagnostic work-up to find out the medical disease causing massive ascites.

Keywords: Ascites; Polypoid; Ovarian mass; Diagnostic laparoscopy