Immature cystic teratoma with contralateral mature cystic teratoma in a pediatric patient: Operative and ethical considerations to management
- Author:
Nemia L. Privado
1
;
Zedrix I. Gallito
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Immature cystic teratoma; Mature cystic teratoma; Bilateral ovarian cysts
- MeSH: Ovarian Cysts
- From: Philippine Journal of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 2022;19(2):51-62
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Immature cystic teratoma (IMCT) is a rare ovarian malignancy, usually presenting as a huge unilateral pelvoabdominal mass in the pediatric age. Even rarer is the occurrence of a concomitant contralateral mature cystic teratoma. Management issues include use of fertility sparing versus complete surgical staging, and the use of chemotherapy. Fortunately, IMCT carries a good prognosis, especially when diagnosed early. Chemotherapy is used only in higher stage disease and recurrence.
- Full text:PJREI 30.pdf
