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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. There is no racial predilection to Struma ovarii. Being a tumor of ovarian origin, struma ovarii occurs in females only.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

  • In 2015, the incidence of struma ovarii is approximately 220-240 cases per 100,000 individuals worldwide.

Age

  • Struma ovarii usually occurs in the age groups between 40-60 years. [1]
  • In rare cases, Struma ovarii occurs before puberty.

Race

  • There is no racial predilection to Struma ovarii.

Gender

  • Being a tumor of ovarian origin, struma ovarii occurs in females only.

References

  1. Hosseini, Ali; Moeini, Aida (2013). "Clinical Finding and Thyroid Function in Women with Struma Ovarii". Journal of Cancer Research. 2013: 1–4. doi:10.1155/2013/717584. ISSN 2314-6915.

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