USMLE Step 2 CK Lecture Notes 2019: Obstetrics/Gynecology (Kaplan Test Prep)

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LUTEOMA OF PREGNANCY


Luteoma of pregnancy is a rare, non-neoplastic tumor-like mass of the ovary
that emerges during pregnancy and regresses spontaneously after delivery. It is
usually asymptomatic and is found incidentally during a cesarean section or
postpartum tubal ligation. It can be hormonally active and produce androgens
resulting in maternal and fetal hirsutism and virilization.

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