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Diagnostic challenges of ovarian hemangioma: a case report

  • Hyun Kyung Ryu1
  • Nah Ihm Kim2
  • Moon Kyoung Cho1,*,†,
  • Chul Hong Kim1,*,†,

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chonnam National University Medical School, 61469 Gwangju, Republic of Korea

2Department of Pathology, Chonnam National University Hospital, 61469 Gwangju, Republic of Korea

DOI: 10.22514/ejgo.2025.044 Vol.46,Issue 3,March 2025 pp.117-120

Submitted: 06 September 2024 Accepted: 14 October 2024

Published: 15 March 2025

*Corresponding Author(s): Moon Kyoung Cho E-mail: chomk@chonnam.ac.kr
*Corresponding Author(s): Chul Hong Kim E-mail: hongkim@chonnam.ac.kr

† These authors contributed equally.

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Abstract

Background: In postmenopausal women, ovarian malignancies are a major concern among various neoplasms. Ovarian hemangiomas are extremely rare and present diagnostic challenges, particularly in elderly patients. This report highlights a unique case of postmenopausal ovarian capillary hemangioma, emphasizing the challenges in differentiating it from malignant neoplasms. Case: A woman in her mid-70s with a history of breast cancer presented with an ovarian mass that resembled a borderline tumor. Imaging and laparoscopic findings indicate a septated cystic mass, which was later confirmed as a primary ovarian capillary hemangioma through histopathological analysis. Conclusions: This case underscores the diagnostic challenges related to ovarian capillary hemangioma in postmenopausal women and highlights the significance of awareness to prevent unnecessary radical surgery.


Keywords

Case report; Diagnostic challenges; Hemangioma; Ovarian neoplasm; Postmenopausal women


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Hyun Kyung Ryu,Nah Ihm Kim,Moon Kyoung Cho,Chul Hong Kim. Diagnostic challenges of ovarian hemangioma: a case report. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2025. 46(3);117-120.

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