Ovarian teratoma associated with struma ovarian: Presentation of 12 cases

Authors

  • Benigno Lozada S. Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General de Arequipa; Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín, Arequipa, Perú
  • Teodoro Quispicondor R. Servicio de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General de Arequipa; Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín, Arequipa, Perú
  • Pedro Saavedra V. Servicio de Patología, Hospital General de Arequipa; Departamento de Microbiología y Patología, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín, Arequipa, Perú

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https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v19i763

Abstract

12 cases of ovarian teratoma associated with struma is presented. The most frequently it observed between the 3rd. and 4ta. decade of life. We found a slight predominance in the right location annex. 75% of partners to ovarian teratomas struma reached a diameter of 9 cm. The most frequent symptoms and signs were adnexal tumor and to a lesser extent, menorrhagia, and abdominal pain. Furthermore thyroid tissue, tissue structure were more frequently observed: skin and skin, adipose tissue, cartilage and neural tissue.

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Published

2015-06-04

How to Cite

Lozada S., B., Quispicondor R., T., & Saavedra V., P. (2015). Ovarian teratoma associated with struma ovarian: Presentation of 12 cases. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 19(3), 121–127. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v19i763

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