ABSTRACT
Mature ovarian teratomas or dermoid cysts are the most common ovarian germinal tumors and account for 20 to 25% of ovarian organ tumors. The malignant transformation of a mature teratoma is a rare event (1 to 3%), mainly found in the post-menopausal period. This is carcinomatous degeneration (80% of cases) or sarcomatous differentiated tissues of the dermoid cyst. The diagnosis of certainty is established by anatomopathological study of the surgical piece. Treatment of carcinoma teratomas is surgical and same to ovarian malignant epithelial tumors. We report four cases we managed in our health care center with a review of the literature.
ABSTRACT
Hassan district is noted for its rich diversity of plant species apart from wetlands to flood plains serving the habitat requirement of several inhabitant communities and is unique in its nature by having rich diversity of wild edible plants. A number of cultivated food plants having their wild relatives such as Black pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Curcuma etc. are present in the district. The present survey encompasses documentation of 29 wild tuberous plant species belonging to 15 family and 24 genera tabulated with botanical name, local name, and family, habit and habitat, mode of consumption and medicinal uses of the same.