Tekoma

Thecoma is a benign ovarian tumor that can be either hormonally active or inactive. It can cause various symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight gain, menstrual irregularities and others.

Thecoma is made up of cells called theca cells. These cells produce hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which can lead to various symptoms in women.

Treatment for thecoma can be surgical or medical. Surgery involves removing the tumor along with the ovaries, and medication may include taking hormonal medications to lower hormone levels in the body.

It is important to note that thecoma is a rare disease and diagnosis can be difficult. Therefore, if you suspect you have thecoma, you should consult a doctor for examination and treatment.

The name of the disease “thecoma” is taken from Greek mythology: “Thecoma” is the name of a mythological beautiful creature with the face of a girl and the body of a lioness, an attribute of Demeter - the goddess of agriculture and fertility. There are different opinions about the causes of this disease. In ancient times, it was believed that the formation of thecomas was associated with blood diseases, since not only lipids, but also immunoglobulins and a number of other chemicals accumulate in the tissues of the gland