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Incidental finding of dysgerminoma in a full-term pregnancy: a case report

Ovarian tumors are reported in 1 of every 200 pregnancies. Dysgerminoma with pregnancy is extremely rare, with a reported incidence of about 0.2-1 per 100,000 pregnancies. They are generally discovered due to their large size related complications like torsion, infarction, and obstruction of vaginal delivery. These rapidly growing tumors can have a heterogeneous presentation and lead to peripartum complications and morbidity. We present a unique case where a dysgerminoma went undiagnosed until labor in a patient who otherwise had an uncomplicated prenatal course. The purpose is to report and discuss our case, as further studies are needed to confirm the best management especially in the management of the incidentally diagnosed tumor.