Huge Benign Granulosa Cell Tumour In A 61 Year Old Nigerian Grandmultipara With Late Presentation

Abstract

Objective: To re-appraise clinicians that huge ovarian lesions with features of malignancies may still be benign and that late presentation is a problem in genital cancer management
that should be addressed.
Subject, material and method: A case report of a huge benign granulosa cell tumour in a postmenopausal woman is presented.
Results: She presented as a case of a huge right ovarian tumour with weight loss, respiratory and abdominal discomfort one year after initial diagnosis was made because of fear
of surgery. She had laparotomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingoophorectomy. Histology revealed granulosa cell tumour of the benign type.
Conclusion: Huge ovarian tumours in the elderly could be benign. In the absence of proper screening technique
for ovarian cancers, laparotomy for histological purposes is required. Health education and proper counselling is
imperative to reduce delays of patients to hospitals.
Key Words: Huge, benign, granulosa cell tumour, 61 year old, Late presentation.