Unusual presentation of benign cystic Teratoma. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences • 2008]

Author(s):

1. Chukwunwendu A Okonkwo: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

2. Moses I Momoh: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

3. Victor J Ekanem: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

4. Maxwell E Odiegwu: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

5. Eugene M Ikeanyi: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

6. O M O Ekene: University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Abstract:

Benign Cystic Teratoma (Dermoid cyst) is the most common Germ cell tumor, they rarely grow larger than 15cm in diameter and usually occur in young women with peak incidence between the ages of 20 and 40 years. We report a case of an unusually massive benign cystic teratoma measuring 86cm by 70cm and weighing 21kg, removed from a 58 year old six years post menopausal Para five woman who had been carrying the cyst over a period of twenty years. She had total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and was discharged on the eighth post operative day.

Page(s): 624-626

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Year: 2008

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