Xanthogranulomatous salpingo-oophoritis presenting as an ovarian tumour
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Ana Torre; Andreia Amado; David João; Inês Gouveia
- Source
- BMJ case reports. 15(5)
- Subject
- Ovarian Neoplasms
Granuloma
Oophoritis
Xanthomatosis
Humans
Female
General Medicine
Salpingitis
- Language
- ISSN
- 1757-790X
Xanthogranulomatous salpingo-oophoritis (XGSO) is an exceptionally rare entity. Its clinical manifestations and imaging modalities can mimic benign and malignant adnexal diseases, making it difficult to diagnose. Here we report a case of XGSO in a young woman who was operated with suspicion of a borderline ovarian tumour. Preoperative diagnosis of XGSO should be considered to avoid radical surgical treatment, especially in young patients.