Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Ovarian teratoma diagnosis and management: case presentations Ovarian teratoma diagnosis and management: case presentations   Subject : Obstetrics and Gynecology  Document Language : English  Abstract : BACKGROUND: Ovarian teratomas (OTs) may be of mature or immature morphologies. Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs), often referred to as dermoid cysts, are the most common germ cell tumours of the ovary in women of reproductive age. OTs are usually asymptomatic until they reach considerable size. Frequently, ultrasonography is diagnostic. Women requiring surgery for OTs should be appropriately counselled about the risks and benefits of laparoscopic and open approaches. CASE PRESENTATIONS: Case I: An 18-year-old woman presented with hirsutism and irregular menses, both of which reversed after bilateral MCT removal by laparoscopy. Case II: A 47-year-old multigravid woman presented with a large unilateral OT, with a focus of malignancy. Case III: A 19-year-old woman presented with a large unilateral OT associated with gliomatosis peritonei. CONCLUSION: Experienced laparoscopic surgeons should consider laparoscopy as an alternative to laparotomy in management of OT in selected cases. Women younger than 15 years of age or older than 45 years of age who have large, solid teratomas on ultrasound or positive markers for germ cell tumours are at risk for malignant variants, and for these women laparotomy is the preferred approach  ISSN : 1701-2163  Journal Name : Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada  Volume : 26  Issue Number : 2  Publishing Year : 1425 AH 2004 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email خالد سيت Sait, Khalid Investigator Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  31790.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page