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GlossaryBilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

surgical removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes

A Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (BSO) is a surgical procedure in which both of a woman's ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed. This operation is often performed to treat or prevent certain medical conditions, such as ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or severe pelvic inflammatory disease.

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research Case Report: Exceptional Association of Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor and Primary Hyperparathyroidism in a Postmenopausal Patient

May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.