Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2003 May;46(5):1073-1076.
A Case of Delayed Operated Huge Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
Abstract
- Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary are often diagnosed in women of reproductive age and account for 5-25% of all ovarian tumors. Due to continuous growth and possible complications, namely rupture, torsion, infection and malignancy, teratoma should be removed surgically. More complications are occurred in huge teratoma. We present here a case of a delayed operated huge mature cystic teratoma without any complication with a brief review of the literature.
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