A unique case of ovarian manifestation of systemic vasculitis that mimics ovarian cancer.

Ada Bielejewska; Arkadiusz Bociek; Martyna Bociek; Andrzej Jaroszyński

doi:10.36141/svdld.v37i2.8181

A unique case of ovarian manifestation of systemic vasculitis that mimics ovarian cancer.

Authors

Ada Bielejewska Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland
Arkadiusz Bociek Collegium Medicum, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland
Martyna Bociek Faculty of Medical Science, Higher School of Economy, Law and Medical Science of professor Edward Lipiński in Kielce, Poland
Andrzej Jaroszyński Department of Nephrology, Institute of Medical Science, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland

Keywords:

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Ovarian cancer, Systemic vasculitis, Wegener’s granulomatosis

Abstract

Heading objectives: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) that may involve any organ. Rarely, clinical manifestation of inflammatory changes may resemble tumours, which, combined with untypical ovarian localization, may cause misdiagnosis and treatment delay. Case report: In this paper, we present the case of ovarian tumour-like lesion being the first manifestation of GPA and mimicking ovarian cancer. Conclusion: In case of a patient presenting with a tumour of untypical features, differential diagnosis should include inflammatory processes, including vasculitis.

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Published

30-06-2020

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Original Articles: Clinical Research

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Bielejewska A, Bociek A, Bociek M, Jaroszyński A. A unique case of ovarian manifestation of systemic vasculitis that mimics ovarian cancer. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Mar. 12];37(2):179-83. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/8181

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