Giant ovarian tumor presenting as an incarcerated umbilical hernia: a case report

J Korean Med Sci. 2009 Jun;24(3):539-41. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2009.24.3.539. Epub 2009 Jun 18.

Abstract

We report a rare case of a giant ovarian tumor presenting as an incarcerated umbilical hernia. A 61-yr-old woman was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain, an umbilical mass, nausea and vomiting. On examination, a large, irreducible umbilical hernia was found. The woman underwent an urgent operation for a possible strangulated hernia. A large, multilocular tumor was found. The tumor was excised, and a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salphingo-oophorectomy were performed. The woman was discharged 6 days after her admission. This is the first report of incarcerated umbilical hernia containing a giant ovarian tumor within the sac.

Keywords: Granulosa Cell Tumor; Hernia, Umbilical; Surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / diagnosis*
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / pathology
  • Granulosa Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Hernia, Umbilical / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Umbilical / etiology*
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery