Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary

Peterson, William F.; Prevost, Edward C.; Edmunds, F; Hundley, James M.; Morris, Frank

doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(16)37681-5

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“…Benign cystic teratomas comprise about 10% of all ovarian cysts [2]. Though most commonly seen in women in the reproductive age group, they can occur at any age.…”

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“…In children and adolescents, mature cystic teratomas or dermoid cysts are the most common forms of ovarian tumor. These tumors generally have a minimal potential for malignant transformation, roughly quoted as 1–2% [2]. In a retrospective review of 134 children and adolescents admitted for ovarian lesions in Melbourne, Australia over an 11-year period, 60.4% were found to have functional or physiological ovarian cysts, 32.8% had neoplastic lesions, and a palpable mass was identified in 53.7% of them.…”

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Immune-Mediated Encephalitis and Virilization in Association with a Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratoma in an Adolescent Girl

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Background: Mature cystic teratomas are the most common form of ovarian tumor in children and adolescents. These tumors are mostly benign and non-secreting. Virilization from an ovarian teratoma is exceptionally rare in pediatrics. Equally rare is the association of ovarian teratomas with auto-immune encephalitis. Methods: We describe the case of a 15-year-old girl with menstrual abnormalities and virilization, who had a past medical history of encephalitis of an unknown etiology 16 months prior to presentation. Results: Endocrine evaluation revealed an elevated serum testosterone and 17-hydroxy progesterone. A large left ovarian tumor was seen on a CT scan. Surgical excision revealed a mature cystic teratoma containing 6 liters of clear fluid with high androgen levels. Antibodies to the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor of the hippocampus were detected in pre-operatively archived serum, but undetectable 6 months postoperatively. Immunohistochemistry studies on the tumor sections revealed that the antibodies in the patient’s serum reacted with areas of the tumor expressing the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. Postoperatively, the patient’s menstrual cycles became regular and her behavioral problems resolved. Her testosterone levels fell precipitously as well. Conclusion: Both virilizing mature cystic teratomas and teratoma-associated encephalitis are extremely rare in the pediatric population. We report on the first instance of these 2 rare entities occurring in the same patient.

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“…Benign cystic teratomas comprise about 10% of all ovarian cysts [2]. Though most commonly seen in women in the reproductive age group, they can occur at any age.…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Immune-Mediated Encephalitis and Virilization in Association with a Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratoma in an Adolescent Girl

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“…It is originated from primordial germ cells and histologically composed of three well-differentiated elements, namely ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm [1][2][3]. Although Germ cell layer derivatives originated mainly from the ectoderm, but there are frequent evidences of mesodermal and endodermal derivatives [4].…”

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“…Although Germ cell layer derivatives originated mainly from the ectoderm, but there are frequent evidences of mesodermal and endodermal derivatives [4]. It accounts for approximately 15% of all ovarian neoplasms [1,2]. It is not only the most common germ cell tumor [5], also the most common ovarian tumor in patients between 20 to 40 years of age [6].…”

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A Retrospective Analysis of Mature Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary:A Cross Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Central Region of Nepal

Maharjan¹,

Tiwari²,

Ranabhat³

2014

CMRA

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BackgroundMature cystic teratoma (MCT), usually known as dermoid cysts derived from primordial germ cells. Comparing with different other types of germ cell tumors like dysgerminomas, and endodermal sinus tumors, they are most commonly observed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, clinical and pathological characteristics; and complications of MCT of the ovary in Chitwan district, central region of Nepal.

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Abdominal Swelling in a Teenaged Girl

Okafor¹,

Crotty²

2013

JAMA

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Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary

Cited by 318 publications

References 29 publications

Immune-Mediated Encephalitis and Virilization in Association with a Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratoma in an Adolescent Girl

Immune-Mediated Encephalitis and Virilization in Association with a Mature Cystic Ovarian Teratoma in an Adolescent Girl

A Retrospective Analysis of Mature Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary:A Cross Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Central Region of Nepal

Abdominal Swelling in a Teenaged Girl

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