Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2026;15(2):768-770.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260209

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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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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India

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