Struma ovarii coexisting with mucinous cystadenoma detected by radioactive iodine

Clin Nucl Med. 2003 Sep;28(9):725-7. doi: 10.1097/01.rlu.0000082657.06194.b3.

Abstract

The authors describe a case of struma ovarii coexisting with mucinous cystadenoma. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a multilocular cystic mass with a solid component. The ovarian tumor demonstrated uptake of I-123 sodium iodide, allowing a preoperative diagnosis of struma ovarii. In women with an unexplained increase in thyroid function and low I-123 uptake in the cervical thyroid gland, scintigraphy of the pelvis should be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Sodium Iodide
  • Struma Ovarii / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Sodium Iodide