GIANT MUCINOUS CYSTADENOMA OF OVARY: DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES AND SURGICAL MANAGEMENT

Mucinous cystadenomas are benign ovarian neoplasms characterized by cystic lesions lled with mucinous uid and lined by a single layer of columnar epithelium. Although they account for approximately 10-15% of all benign ovarian tumours, giant mucinous cystadenomas, dened as those exceeding 15 cm in diameter, represent a rare and distinct subset (1). These tumours often present with signicant clinical challenges due to their size and potential for causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, distension, and gastrointestinal discomfort (2).