Serous cystadenoma of the broad ligament mimicking an ovarian cyst: a diagnostic challenge
Abstract
Serous cystadenomas are epithelial tumours which are commonly seen in ovaries. Its occurrence in broad ligaments is extremely rare. The symptoms, signs and ultrasonic appearance of a broad ligament lesions may be difficult to distinguish from an ovarian tumour. So, it is important to keep a differential diagnosis of an extra ovarian lesion in cases of an adnexal mass.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Uterine Myomas and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 768–770
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026