CT Findings of Tumor and Mature Cystic Teratoma
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 125-130, 1998.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
A tumor and mature ovarian cystic teratoma rarely coexist, but since it may affect treatment andprognosis, appropriate pre-surgical diagnosis is important. The purpose of this study was to evaluate thedifference in CT findings between a tumor coexisting with a mature ovarian cystic teratoma and a simple matureovarian cystic teratoma. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
CT scans of seven cases of tumor coexisting with mature ovariancystic teratoma were reviewed. In each case, size, margin, nature, septation, solid portion, ascites, invasion,and metastasis were analysed.RESULTS:
Coexistent tumors were histopathologically diagnosed as squamous cellcarcinoma in three patients, carcinoid in three, and fibrothecoma in one. In contrast with a simple matureteratoma, a tumor coexisting with a mature cystic teratoma developed in older patients and had a more solidportion, which showed contrast enhancement but did not show calcification or a fat component. Where a tumor andmature cystic teratoma coexisted, ascites and the invasion of adjacent structures were also common.CONCLUSION:
If, in an older patient, CT scanning reveals an ovarian cystic tumor with a large solid portion but nocalcification or fat, coexistent tumor should be suspected.
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Main subject:
Ovarian Cysts
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Ascites
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Teratoma
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Carcinoid Tumor
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Diagnosis
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Neoplasm Metastasis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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