Massive edema of the ovary associated with androgenic manifestations

South Med J. 1995 Nov;88(11):1153-5. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199511000-00015.

Abstract

Massive ovarian edema is a rare tumor-like condition of the ovary characterized by marked enlargement of one or both ovaries due to marked accumulation of edema fluid in the ovarian stroma. This paper reviews the literature on massive ovarian edema and presents a case associated with androgenic manifestations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology
  • Adolescent
  • Edema / complications*
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Female
  • Fibrosis
  • Hirsutism / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperandrogenism / etiology*
  • Ovarian Diseases / complications*