AI Article Synopsis
- - Ovarian cysts can sometimes be linked to endocrine disorders, with hypothyroidism being a rare cause that may mimic cancer.
- - The report discusses three cases of patients mistakenly suspected of having ovarian cancer, but they were actually found to have severe hypothyroidism.
- - After starting treatment with thyroxine, the patients experienced significant improvement and their ovarian masses resolved, highlighting the importance of considering hypothyroidism in similar cases to prevent unnecessary surgeries.
Article Abstract
Ovarian cysts can be caused by endocrine disorders. Hypothyroidism causing ovarian cysts is an uncommon entity, but rarely does it cause an ovarian cyst which can mimic malignancy. We report three cases of ovarian masses which were referred to our institute suspecting malignancy. These patients on further evaluation were found to have severe hypothyroidism and started on thyroxine supplementation. There was dramatic symptomatic relief as well as resolution of the ovarian masses on subsequent imaging. Hypothyroidism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bilateral multicystic adnexal masses to avoid inadvertent surgery.
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