Role of the otolaryngologist in the treatment of struma ovarii |
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| Authors: | Eric D Wirtz MD Nici Bothwell MD Christopher Klem MD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Otolaryngology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Tripler AMC, Honolulu, Hawaii;2. Department of Otolaryngology, Reynolds Army Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Struma ovarii, a rare germ cell tumor of the ovary composed of >50% thyroid tissue, is traditionally managed by gynecologic surgeons. Although struma ovarii is typically cured by simple excision, otolaryngology‐head and neck surgeons may play a critical role in caring for these patients. In this article, we present two cases of struma ovarii and discuss the role of the otolaryngologist. Laryngoscope, 2010 |
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| Keywords: | Struma ovarii malignant struma ovarii papillary thyroid carcinoma follicular variant of malignant papillary struma ovarii |
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