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Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 4/2012

01-04-2012 | Gynecologic Oncology

Mature cystic teratomas in our series with review of the literature and retrospective analysis

Authors: Tumay Ozgur, Esin Atik, Dilek Benk Silfeler, Serhat Toprak

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 4/2012

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Abstract

Purpose

Mature cystic teratomas are the most common benign ovarian neoplasms. Our aim is to analyse these cases by pathologic and clinical findings in our centre with the view of updated knowledge.

Materials and methods

In our study, 50 case reports diagnosed as mature cystic teratoma (or dermoid cyst) in Mustafa Kemal University Pathology Laboratory between 2005 and 2010 have been reviewed.

Results

Of 50 cases, the findings on mature cystic teratomas were as follows: the number of tumours located at the right ovary was 22, the left ovary, 23, with 5 cases bilaterally. Age range was 14–58 with mean rate 35.4. In two cases, tumour markers were high, one case presented with torsion; one case was obtained incidentally during delivery.

Conclusion

Mature cystic teratomas are benign neoplasms with low malign transformation rate. Our series are low in number but our findings show the dynamic nature of these tumours.
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Metadata
Title
Mature cystic teratomas in our series with review of the literature and retrospective analysis
Authors
Tumay Ozgur
Esin Atik
Dilek Benk Silfeler
Serhat Toprak
Publication date
01-04-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-011-2171-8

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