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Leuteoma of Pregnancy
A non-neoplastic and self-limited condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is characterized by proliferation of luteinized stromal cells that replace the normal ovarian stromal cells. It is usually manifested with bilateral multinodular ovarian masses. Treatment is not required. (NCI Thesaurus)
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