ABSTRACT
A clinical case of a patient with a giant tumoration of the ovary appears, that went to the external consultation declaring progressive picture of abdominal distension, postprandial fullness and general weakness. The diagnosis was elaborated as much by clinical and paraclinical methods (USG and RX) as well as by pathological anatomy; and the handling consisted firstly of puncture-drainage and later by laparotomy with the extraction of the same one. The gross weight of the tumoration was of 38 kg and the histopathologic study was of cystoadenoma serum giant of the left ovary. Evolution of the patient was satisfactory having a favorable prognosis, returning normally to her habitual activities.
Key words: Giant tumoration of the ovary, abdominal volume increase, abdominal distension.
RÉSUMÉ
On communique le cas clinique d’une patiente avec une tuméfaction ovarienne géante, qui est allée en consultation à cause des signes cliniques de distension abdominale, plénitude postprandiale et faiblesse générale. Après le diagnostic on a décidé de l’intervenir. On lui a trouvé une tuméfaction de 38 kg qui s’est rapportée comme cystadénome séreux géant de l’ovaire gauche. Après l’extirpation de la tumeur l’évolution de la patiente a été satisfaisante, avec pronostic favorable et réintégration à ses activités habituelles.
Mots-clés: kyste ovarien géant de 38 kg, augmentation du volume abdominal, distension abdominale.
RESUMO
Comunica-se o caso clínico duma paciente com uma tumoração gigante do ovário, que foi a consulta por um quadro de distensão abdominal progressivo, enchimento pós-prandial e enfraquecimento geral. Após do diagnóstico se decidiu intervi-la. Encontrou-se uma tumoração de 38 kg que se reportou como cistoadenoma seroso gigante do ovário esquerdo. Depois da extirpação do tumor a evolução da paciente foi satisfatória, com prognóstico favorável e reintegração a suas atividades habituais.
Palavras chave: cisto gigante do ovário de 38 kg., aumento do volume abdominal, distensão abdominal.
