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
Included in
Diagnosis Commons, Emergency Medicine Commons, Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Commons, Neoplasms Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons
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.