Brenner Tumor Found Incidentally in a Hysterectomised Patient: A Case Report

oleh: Seda Güvendağ Güven, Funda Akpınar, Pelin Bağcı

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Medical Network 2012-08-01

Deskripsi

Brenner tumors are uncommon neoplasms of the ovary accounting for 1.5-2% of all ovarian neoplasms. They arise from ovarian surface epithelium or pelvic mesothelium through transitional metaplasia. In 30% cases an association with another epithelial ovarian neoplasm is observed. They are usually diagnosed incidentally in pathologic examination. This case report emphasis on the decision to perform an elective bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) at the time of a hysterectomy for a benign condition in postmenopausal women.