Ovarian mucinous adenoma with a malignant component in an adolescent: a case report
Abstract
Primary ovarian mucinous adenocarcinoma in the adolescent population is extremely rare, with limited cases reported in the literature. A 14-year-old female presented with a two-week history of progressive abdominal pain, distension, bloating, early satiety, and fatigue. Physical examination revealed a significantly distended abdomen with diffuse tenderness. Contrast-enhanced CT imaging demonstrated a large multiloculated cystic adnexal mass measuring 36 × 32 × 21 cm, with displacement of bowel loops. Laboratory evaluation showed normal tumor markers except for a mildly elevated CA-125 of 47 U/mL (reference range:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
Ovarian function and disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
- Volume
- 126
- Pages
- 103184–103184
- Publication date
- 19 January 2026
- Language
- EN