Pregnancy Luteoma: Pathophysiology and Clinical Concern

Nichapat Pahirah¹, Maethaphan Kitporntheranunt¹

Affiliation : ¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand

Luteoma is a benign ovarian neoplasm, usually incidentally found during pregnancy. It can produce androgenic hormones. Most cases are asymptomatic, while a few present with maternal and/or neonatal virilization. Its etiology is still unclear and may relate to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulation. Pregnancy luteoma will resolve spontaneously after childbirth. The early recognition and prompt diagnosis can save the ovary from unnecessary surgery.

doi.org/10.35755/jmedassocthai.2022.S01.00003

Keywords : Pregnancy; Luteoma; Pathophysiology; Virilization Review Article

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