Abstract:

Objective To explore the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian tumor during pregnancy.
Methods A retrospective analysis of 59 cases of ovarian tumor during pregnancy was carried out from January, 2002 to December, 2009.
ResultsAll cases were diagnosed as benign tumors, majority of which were mature cyst teratoma, accounting for about 89% of the 59 cases. Most patients were symptom-ree.
Conclusion Ultrasound examinations have limitations in the diagnosis of ovarian tumor during pregnancy, CA₁₉₉ levels have some value in the diagnosis of mature cyst teratoma. Suitable treatment does not influence the outcome of the pregnancy. The value of CA₁₂₅ levels in distinguishing benign from malignant disease remains uncertain and needs further studies.

Key words: pregnancy, ovarian tumor, ultrasound, CA₁₂₅, CA₁₉₉