A journey of hope: a primigravida with an ovarian teratoma

Samsudin, Suhaiza and Alias, Norasikin and Che Yusof, Mohd Daud and MA, Fatin ‘Amira (2024) A journey of hope: a primigravida with an ovarian teratoma. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 7 (2). pp. 293-300. E-ISSN 2637-0603

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Abstract

Ovarian teratomas (OTs) are categorized as either mature or immature. Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs), also known as dermoid cysts, are the most common type of germ cell tumours in the ovaries of women of reproductive age. OTs generally remain asymptomatic until they reach a substantial size. Transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasounds are crucial for evaluating pelvic masses and distinguishing between benign and malignant cases. These imaging methods are commonly used for diagnosis. A histopathology report is essential for confirming an OT diagnosis, and surgical intervention, using various approaches, is the only treatment option. In this case, we reported a primigravida woman at 8 weeks of gestation presented with irregular menses and ultrasound imaging revealed a unilateral dermoid cyst, which was subsequently diagnosed as a mature ovarian teratoma.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dermoid cyst, mature cystic teratomas(MCTs), ovarian teratomas (OTs)
Subjects:	R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr Suhaiza Samsudin
Date Deposited:	10 Mar 2025 12:16
Last Modified:	10 Mar 2025 12:16
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120167

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