Which of the following is true regarding 'Struma Ovarii'?
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Correct answer: It is a specialized ovarian teratoma composed entirely of thyroid tissue
Struma ovarii is a rare, specialized form of a monodermal teratoma where thyroid tissue is the predominant or exclusive component. It may occasionally function and cause hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis).
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