Ectopic Teeth in Ovarian Teratoma: A Rare Appearance

Teratoma consists of tissues derived from all the three germ layers, and there may be presence of appendages as a representation of these germ layers as well. Teratomas of the ovary are known to occur in a fairly large number of women. These may be present clinically at a much later stage, permittin...

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Main Authors: Yashwant Ingale (Author), Akhil A. Shankar (Author), Samapika Routray (Author), Manoj Agrawal (Author), Ajit Kadam (Author), Tushar Patil (Author)
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Published: Hindawi Limited, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Teratoma consists of tissues derived from all the three germ layers, and there may be presence of appendages as a representation of these germ layers as well. Teratomas of the ovary are known to occur in a fairly large number of women. These may be present clinically at a much later stage, permitting a limited treatment plan. Newer diagnostic techniques are always welcome in identifying these lesions. This case report discusses the case of a 40-year-old woman with a large teratoma in the right ovary and its diagnostic and surgical modalities.
Item Description:2090-6447
2090-6455
10.1155/2013/970464