The coexistence of ovarian dysgerminoma and normal intra-uterine pregnancy presented with acute abdominal pain

Background: One of the least common malignant ovarian tumors detected during pregnancy is dysgerminoma. The association between creation dysgerminoma and pregnancy was controversial. We present here a rare and interesting case of dysgerminoma during pregnancy with literature review. Case presentation: A 29 year old healthy pregnant woman, presented with an acute progressive abdominal pain. The patient underwent laparotomy and left Salpingo Oophorectomy. A diagnosis of dysgerminoma (FIGO stage IA) was made. She had uneventful postoperative period. She referred for subsequent chemotherapy. Conclusion: The surgeons and radiologists particularly at major referral emergency centers, are much more likely to be acquaint with ovarian dysgerminoma, as a solid nonhomogenous pelvic mass discovered by Ultra- Sonography in pregnant woman and its clinical awareness, because any misdiagnosis can delay the start of an appropriate and adequate management.

Keywords:

Dysgerminoma , Intra-uterine pregnancy