Primary ovarian carcinoid: a case report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20150742Keywords:
Primary stumal carcinoid ovary, Rare ovarian tumors, Primary ovarian tumorsAbstract
Primary ovarian carcinoid tumor is a rare entity, usually seen in perimenopausal or menopausal age group, it’s rarely malignant. A case study of a 53yr old female who presented with a large primary ovarian carcinoid is being reported here.References
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