Letter to the Editor

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We recently read the publication “An extra-large ovarian mucinous cystadenoma in a premenarchal girl and a review of the literature.” 1 Cevik M. Guldur M.E. An extra-large mucinous cystadenoma in a premenarchal girl and a review of the literature. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2013; 26: 22 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (29) Google Scholar Thank you very much for the review on an extremely important topic. Although, the authors correctly state the importance of fertility sparing surgical management, we were concerned as to the size of the incision and removal of the entire ovary. In the patient with a high clinical suspicion for a benign large pelvic mass, such as a mucinous cystadenoma, it is important to consider minimally invasive techniques as well as ovarian sparing surgery to prevent future morbidity. An Extra-large Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma in a Premenarchal Girl and a Review of the LiteratureJournal of Pediatric and Adolescent GynecologyVol. 26Issue 1PreviewEpithelial ovarian neoplasms are extremely uncommon in children. Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma is benign and an extremely rare presentation in the premenarchal period. We present a case of giant mucinous cystadenoma of the left ovary in a 13-year-old and a review of the supporting literature. Full-Text PDF