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Ovarian Fetiform Teratoma in 38 Years Nulliparous Woman: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Fetiform teratoma, another name for homunculus, is a rare form of mature teratoma that is highly differentiated and has parts that resemble a malformed fetus. We reported a case of ovarian Fetiform teratoma in a 38 years old nulliparous woman presented with right side abdominal distention of 10 years duration. An ultrasound revealed a heterogeneous pelvic cystic mass that ranged in appearance from fully hyperechoic to fully hypoechoic, suggesting mature cystic teratoma. The patient underwent laparotomy. Histopathology of Cystectomy specimen was found to be compatible with Fetiform teratoma. It is important to distinguish this highly differentiated benign neoplasm with potential somatic malignant transformation from Fetus in fetu and ectopic pregnancy. To establish the diagnosis, a thorough clinicopathologic examination, laboratory tests for pregnancy and relevant cytogenetic tests for Zygosity should be performed.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70029

Authors: Desalew Gedamu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Meron Berhanu

Institutions: St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, University of Gondar

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730