Huge Mucinous Cystadenoma in Pregnancy: A Case Reportfrom Ile‑Ife, South West Nigeria, and Review of Challenges inManagement

Abstract

Huge ovarian masses in pregnancy can have significant impact and effect on pregnancy outcome. Mucinous cystadenoma is a benign tumour of the ovary, which sometimes can undergo significant growth in pregnancy, thereby posing certain challenges in management. A case of a 26‑year‑old G4P1 +2 with huge mucinous cystadenoma is presented, who had an elective caesarean section at term and right salpingo‑oophorectomy. Ovarian mass measured 40 cm × 30 cm. The challenges in management are highlighted and discussed.