Ovarian Cystectomy for Huge Mature Cystic Teratoma Developed in Less than Five Years: A Case Report

Tsalkidou, Evanthia; Memet, Ilker H.; Chasan, Giasar M.; Zolotas, Apostolos-Kyriakos; Achmet, Achmet T.; Poursanidis, Paris; Babalis, Dimitrios

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“…Mature cystic teratoma may contain hair follicles, skin, sweat glands, bones, teeth, nails, sebum, and blood. Dermoid cysts may be asymptomatic or present with abdominal pain, discomfort, and swelling due to cyst enlargement and compressive effect or cyst wall rupturing and secretion of its contents into the abdominal cavity [1,8].…”

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“…There are different imaging methods to evaluate MCT, such as ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, the most widely used and available method is ultrasonography, which can help physicians diagnose and evaluate this problem early [1,2].…”

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“…One of the most common benign ovarian neoplasms derived from germ cells is mature ovarian cystic teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts [1,2]. Variable proportions of tissues compose these types of cysts, which originate from the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm [2].…”

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A rare case of huge mature ovarian cystic teratoma: A case report

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Shirini

Ashoorian

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A rare case of huge mature ovarian cystic teratoma: A case report

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“…Shalev and Peleg recommended laparoscopic surgery as routine treatment for ovarian teratomas as large as 15cm in diameter [14]. Nevertheless, this is not recommended by many investigators, especially if malignancy is suspected [15]. Tsalkidou et al performed an exploratory laparotomy in a 26-year-old woman with a huge benign cystic teratoma measuring 14×20×18cm who presented with progressive abdominal distension and discomfort five years after giving birth [15].…”

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“…Nevertheless, this is not recommended by many investigators, especially if malignancy is suspected [15]. Tsalkidou et al performed an exploratory laparotomy in a 26-year-old woman with a huge benign cystic teratoma measuring 14×20×18cm who presented with progressive abdominal distension and discomfort five years after giving birth [15]. Further, Barghi, et al performed a successful percutaneous drainage of 18.5 L of fluid followed by a mini-laparotomy for a 38×32×23cm mucinous ovarian cystadenoma in association with a mature cystic teratoma in a 26-year-old woman who had progressive abdominal distension over several years [16].…”

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Minimal Laparotomy Management of a Giant Asymptomatic Ovarian Teratoma in a Woman of Reproductive Age: A Case Report

Mulla¹

2020

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Background:The majority of giant teratomas are symptomatic. The preoperative evaluation for possible malignancy is challengeable, as is the surgical approach. A consensus has not yet been drawn regarding the optimal treatment approach in cases of exceptionally large teratomas. Case presentation:We report a rare case of minimal laparotomy management of a giant ovarian cystic teratoma in a 32-year-old asymptomatic multiparous woman. The patient was diagnosed while performing a fitness-to-work checkup where the physician noted a suspicious abdominal swelling. Subsequently, she was referred to us for further evaluation. Her CA125 level was raised, and an abdominal contrast computed tomography revealed a huge teratoma. After appropriate counselling, laparotomy and adenectomy were performed. Histopathological examination diagnosed a mature cystic teratoma with no malignant transformation. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on the third post-operative day. Conclusions:We conclude that dermoid cysts can reach enormous sizes in the absence of serious symptoms or evidence of malignancy, although the size is a well-known risk factor for malignant transformation.

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Giant Mature Ovarian Cystic Teratoma in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

Barragán-Curiel,

Murillo-Zepeda,

Castro-Perez

et al. 2023

Case Rep Oncol

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Mature cystic teratomas, also called dermoid cysts, are the most common germ-cell ovarian neoplasms in children. On average, ovarian dermoid cysts are slow-growing neoplasms with a mean size between 6.4 and 7.0 cm that enlarge at a rate of 1.8 mm/year; however, these can reach large dimensions. Giant ovarian tumors are defined as those having a maximum diameter equal to or more than 15 cm; these represent a therapeutic challenge as they increase the risk of wide wound size and surgical invasiveness. In this paper, we present a case of a 10-year-old Hispanic female that complained of abdominal pain, distension, and nausea. Physical examination revealed a mass on the left side of the abdomen and an axial computed tomography found a large pelvic tumor extending to the abdominal region. After a laparotomy approach, pathology evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of mature cystic teratoma. The patient recovered thoroughly and had no complications at a 6-month follow-up. We conducted a literature review including English and Spanish reports about giant ovarian teratomas; we retrieved 16 cases from 2003 to 2023. We concluded that giant ovarian tumors may be underreported, particularly in resource-limited areas where tumors might grow unrecognized, and that English-language bias might play a substantial role in literature reviews involving case reports and case series.

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Ovarian Cystectomy for Huge Mature Cystic Teratoma Developed in Less than Five Years: A Case Report

Abstract: CitationTsalkidou EG, Memet IH, Chasan GM, et al. Ovarian cystectomy for huge mature cystic teratoma developed in less than five years: a case report. Gynecol Obstet Res Open J.

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A rare case of huge mature ovarian cystic teratoma: A case report

A rare case of huge mature ovarian cystic teratoma: A case report

Minimal Laparotomy Management of a Giant Asymptomatic Ovarian Teratoma in a Woman of Reproductive Age: A Case Report

Giant Mature Ovarian Cystic Teratoma in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

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