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. 2013 May 10:6:4-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.gynor.2013.05.001. eCollection 2013.

Complete resection of a giant ovarian tumour

Y C Madhu  1 , K Harish  1 , Pipara Gotam  2
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Complete resection of a giant ovarian tumour

Y C Madhu et al. Gynecol Oncol Case Rep. .

Abstract

•Massive ovarian tumour weighing 56.95 kgs or 125.29 lbs removed in toto - HPE : mucinous cyst adenoma•Post operatively - had a parietal wall bleed - re-explored and hemostasis achieved.

Keywords: Complete resection; Giant ovarian tumour; Mucinous cyst adenoma.

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Massive distension of abdomen with dilated veins.
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Tumor pedicle with normal other ovary.
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Giant tumor with weight.
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