Atypical Presentation of a Large Ovarian Mass as Syncope Due to Inferior Vena Cava Compression

Background: Inferior vena cava compression syndrome (IVCS) is a rare complication of large intra-abdominal masses, often presenting with lower extremity swelling, hypotension, and, in uncommon cases, syncope. This report highlights an unusual case of IVCS caused by a massive ovarian tumor, leading to dizziness and syncopal episodes. Case Presentation: A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with progressive abdominal distension, dizziness, and syncope. Imaging revealed a large right ovarian multilobulated cystic mass (16 × 22 × 30 cm) compressing the inferior vena cava. She underwent exploratory laparotomy with total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histopathology confirmed mucinous cystadenoma. Postoperatively, her symptoms completely resolved. Conclusion: Large ovarian masses should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained syncope. Timely imaging and surgical intervention are crucial for symptom resolution and preventing complications.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-03-21
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15105120
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Vascular anomalies and interventions
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Atypical Presentation of a Large Ovarian Mass as Syncope Due to Inferior Vena Cava Compression

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Vascular anomalies and interventions
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Atypical Presentation of a Large Ovarian Mass as Syncope Due to Inferior Vena Cava Compression

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Abstract

Background: Inferior vena cava compression syndrome (IVCS) is a rare complication of large intra-abdominal masses, often presenting with lower extremity swelling, hypotension, and, in uncommon cases, syncope. This report highlights an unusual case of IVCS caused by a massive ovarian tumor, leading to dizziness and syncopal episodes. Case Presentation: A 67-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with progressive abdominal distension, dizziness, and syncope. Imaging revealed a large right ovarian multilobulated cystic mass (16 × 22 × 30 cm) compressing the inferior vena cava. She underwent exploratory laparotomy with total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histopathology confirmed mucinous cystadenoma. Postoperatively, her symptoms completely resolved. Conclusion: Large ovarian masses should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained syncope. Timely imaging and surgical intervention are crucial for symptom resolution and preventing complications.

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