Serous cystadenoma of the broad ligament mimicking an ovarian cyst: a diagnostic challenge

Authors

  • Anagha B. R. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
  • Rachel Mathew Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260209

Keywords:

Broad ligament, Serous cystadenoma

Abstract

Serous cystadenomas are epithelial tumours which are commonly seen in ovaries. Its occurrence in broad ligaments is extremely rare. The symptoms, signs and ultrasonic appearance of a broad ligament lesions may be difficult to distinguish from an ovarian tumour. So, it is important to keep a differential diagnosis of an extra ovarian lesion in cases of an adnexal mass.

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2026-01-29

How to Cite

B. R., A., & Mathew, R. (2026). Serous cystadenoma of the broad ligament mimicking an ovarian cyst: a diagnostic challenge. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 15(2), 768–770. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260209

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