Mature ovarian teratoma

Case contributed by Abdallah Al Khateeb
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lower abdominal discomfort.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
ct

A large walled off predominantly fat density lesion seen in the pelvis, with a hyperattenuating tooth-like (dentiform) structure seen inside.

Case Discussion

Since the size of this mass exceeded 7 cm, which is regarded as the cut off point beyond of which removal of the mass is recommended, to avoid possible ovarian torsion in the future, surgery was scheduled.

Pathology report confirmed mature ovarian teratoma.

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