ABSTRACT
Presacral teratomas are rare tumors derived from embryonic germ layers. They present mostly in infancy and are extremely rare in adults. Patient with presacral teratoma in adults may be asymptomatic on initial presentation. The symptoms are due to their size, to the compression of pelvic viscera or to their complications. CT or MRI are the important investigations for characterization of the mass, evaluation of its intrapelvic extension and relationship to other structures. The treatment of presacral teratomas is mainly complete surgical resection. We report a case of presacral teratoma in 47-year-old woman with a brief review of the literatures.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Germ Layers , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Teratoma , VisceraABSTRACT
Primary mixed carcinoid with mucinous tumor of borderline malignancy of the ovary is very rare ovarian tumor. Most of them arose in dermoid cyst or in mature solid teratoma. Its diagnosis was based on histological and immunohistochemical findings. We experienced a case of primary mixed carcinoid postoperatively and present with a brief review of literatures.
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Female , Carcinoid Tumor , Dermoid Cyst , Diagnosis , Mucins , Ovary , TeratomaABSTRACT
Malignant mixed mullerian tumors (MMMT) are uncommon neoplasms of the female genital tract that histologically consist of malignant epithelial components and stromal components. Most MMMTs are found in postmenopausal women. The clinical course is very poor due to frequent metastasis and recurrence. Among the carcinogenic epidemiologic predisposing factors, the relationship of previous pelvic irradiation to subsequent development of a malignant mixed mullerian tumor has been reported in recent years. We are reporting a case of MMMT of the uterus which occured in a woman who received radiation therapy for cervical cancer 11 years before the present date.