Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

A teratoma (from the Greek terato for “monster” and onkoma for “mass” or “swelling”) is a type of neoplasm composed of tissues from two or three germ layers. Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) constitute 70% of all ovarian neoplasms. They typically present with nonspecific symptoms such as pain and nausea. They account for approximately 2% of all primary ovarian malignant cancers and are predominately diagnosed via ultrasound. Computed tomography may be necessary if malignancy is suspected. Larger size warrants a higher suspicion of malignancy. Management is symptom control and ultimately, surgical removal. Prognosis is generally excellent, provided there is no malignant transformation or other complications. Modern research increasingly supports a conservative management via resection of the mass without negative impact on fertility. Here we present the case of an emergency department patient who was diagnosed with an ovarian teratoma.

Keywords

Teratoma, Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms, Ovary, Female

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Emergency Medicine | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Document Type

Poster

DOI

10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.50_2024

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

Case Report: An Emergency Department Presentation of an Ovarian Teratoma

A teratoma (from the Greek terato for “monster” and onkoma for “mass” or “swelling”) is a type of neoplasm composed of tissues from two or three germ layers. Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) constitute 70% of all ovarian neoplasms. They typically present with nonspecific symptoms such as pain and nausea. They account for approximately 2% of all primary ovarian malignant cancers and are predominately diagnosed via ultrasound. Computed tomography may be necessary if malignancy is suspected. Larger size warrants a higher suspicion of malignancy. Management is symptom control and ultimately, surgical removal. Prognosis is generally excellent, provided there is no malignant transformation or other complications. Modern research increasingly supports a conservative management via resection of the mass without negative impact on fertility. Here we present the case of an emergency department patient who was diagnosed with an ovarian teratoma.

 

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