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Occult ovarian carcinoid in pregnancy: a case report and literature review

  • By

  • Yong Zhu

  • Yanqing Wu

  • Ying Chen

  • June 10, 2026

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    Ovarian carcinoid tumors are rare, particularly during pregnancy, and often go undetected until surgical intervention.

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    The case involved a 30-year-old woman whose ovarian carcinoid was discovered incidentally during a cesarean section.

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    Pathological examination revealed a mature cystic teratoma with a small carcinoid focus, which was undetectable on prenatal ultrasounds.

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    The patient underwent laparoscopic adnexectomy six weeks post-delivery, with no evidence of recurrence during 18 months of follow-up.

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    This case emphasizes the diagnostic challenges and favorable outcomes associated with early-stage ovarian carcinoid tumors.

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Occult ovarian carcinoid in pregnancy: a case report and literature review

  • by Yong Zhu, Yanqing Wu, Ying Chen

  • June 10, 2026

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