A huge ovarian mucinous cystadenoma causing virilization, preterm labor, and persistent supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy

• Main Authors: Suna Kabil Kucur (Author), Canan Acar (Author), Osman Temizkan (Author), Aysim Ozagari (Author), Ilay Gozukara (Author), Atif Akyol (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2016-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mucinous cystadenoma (MC) of the ovary is an unilateral, multilocular cystic benign epithelial tumor. Supposed to be hormone responsive, MC reaches huge sizes during pregnancy. Aortocaval compression is common during pregnancy, especially when the pregnant woman is in the supine position. However, t...