141 Mature Cystic Teratoma (Dermoid Cyst)

CASE 141


Clinical Presentation


Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis were obtained in a 73-year-old woman as part of a staging work-up for a recently diagnosed lung cancer.




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Fig. 141.1 Contrast-enhanced CT scans reveal (A) a large right ovarian mass with macroscopic fat (arrows), soft tissue components, and (B) a focus of calcification (arrow).


Radiologic Findings


Contrast-enhanced CT reveals a large right ovarian mass with macroscopic fat, soft tissue components, and a focus of calcification (Fig. 141.1).


Diagnosis


Mature cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst)


Differential Diagnosis



  • Lipoma in pelvis
  • Liposarcoma

Discussion


Background


Ovarian teratomas are the most common germ cell neoplasm and are subdivided into mature cystic teratomas (dermoid cysts), immature teratomas, and monodermal teratomas (i.e., struma ovarii and carcinoid tumors). Mature cystic teratomas are the most prevalent subtype.


Clinical Findings

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Dec 26, 2015 | Posted by in GASTROINTESTINAL IMAGING | Comments Off on 141 Mature Cystic Teratoma (Dermoid Cyst)

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