[Recurrent ovarian fibromas in condition of Gorlin syndrome]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 Nov;39(7):584-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2010.05.010. Epub 2010 Jul 4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Gorlin syndrome also known as basal cell nevus syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant condition with variable expression. This syndrome is characterized by many anomalies of development and by the propensity of developing multiple neoplasms. We report a case of a 20-years-old French patient who has relapsing ovarian bilateral fibromas in condition of Gorlin syndrome. These fibromas are present in 25 % of Gorlin syndrome cases, which often are bilateral. The economic resection of these fibromas is recommended in spite of the risk of recurrence to preserve the fertility.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Fibroma / diagnosis*
  • Fibroma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery