Teratomas have been reported to occur in multiple organ regions, and are less common in non-gonadal regions, such as the neck and chest, than in gonadal and midline regions of the body, such as ovaries and testis. Cas...Teratomas have been reported to occur in multiple organ regions, and are less common in non-gonadal regions, such as the neck and chest, than in gonadal and midline regions of the body, such as ovaries and testis. Cases have been reported of a large teratoma of the anterior mediastinum extending to the neck, causing symptoms such as dyspnea, which can be quickly detected by Ultrasound, and patients can be quickly treated. In adults, primary teratoma at the suprasternal foss that not accumulate thyroid gland upward and not invade the mediastinum are rare, usually have no obvious clinical symptoms and are found in most patients by chance. In this literature, we report a rare case of mature cystic teratoma in the suprasternal fossa of a 33-year-old male. Preoperative ultrasonography showed a superior sternal fossa tumor with less calcification and more adipose tissue. The final pathologic diagnosis was mature cystic teratoma through open surgery of the suprasternal neck incision. The patient was followed up for 9 months and there was no recurrence. We believe that the suprasternal notch approach is a safe and effective method for the treatment of mature teratoma without protruding into the superior mediastinum.展开更多
Objective To report a case of benign mature cystic teratoma of fallopian tube along with endometrial ovarian cyst, occasionally found during the operation. Methods A 30-year-old patient complained of mild dysmenorrhea...Objective To report a case of benign mature cystic teratoma of fallopian tube along with endometrial ovarian cyst, occasionally found during the operation. Methods A 30-year-old patient complained of mild dysmenorrhea and gradual enlargement of bilateral adnexal cysts in the past one year. At the age of 27 she had undergone a laparoscopic right ovarian endometrial cyst ablation. Before the second operation, pelvic ultrasound revealed recurrence of bilateral cysts in the adnexal regions, as well as serum concentrations of CA19-9 and CA125 above normal limits. Laparotomy revealed a 7 cm cystic mass of the right ovary, tightly adhesive to the lateral pelvic; a 10 cm-large mass on the left adnexal region embedded among intestines. The left adnexal mass appeared to be attached to the fimbriated end of the left fallopian tube with the ipsi-lateral ovary. However the left fallopian tube was obscure because of severe synechia. After separating the adhesion, we found the left hydrosalpinx. Results During laparotomy, both the cyst on the right ovary and the left fallopian tube were removed. Grossly, it revealed enlargement of the left fallopian tube in diameter 1.3 cm, with 2 neoplasms, in diameter 0.6 cm and off-white and smooth appearance. This mass was considered to be a mature solid teratoma arising in the left fallopian tube. At the same time it indicated left hydrosalpinx. Conclusion Although mature cystic teratomas are derived from ovarian germ cells （in proportion of 16%-20%）, mature teratoma of the fallopian tube is very rare. Once diagnosis, the operation will be recommended. This case was revealed during the laparotomy accidentally. The prognosis was good.展开更多
文摘Teratomas have been reported to occur in multiple organ regions, and are less common in non-gonadal regions, such as the neck and chest, than in gonadal and midline regions of the body, such as ovaries and testis. Cases have been reported of a large teratoma of the anterior mediastinum extending to the neck, causing symptoms such as dyspnea, which can be quickly detected by Ultrasound, and patients can be quickly treated. In adults, primary teratoma at the suprasternal foss that not accumulate thyroid gland upward and not invade the mediastinum are rare, usually have no obvious clinical symptoms and are found in most patients by chance. In this literature, we report a rare case of mature cystic teratoma in the suprasternal fossa of a 33-year-old male. Preoperative ultrasonography showed a superior sternal fossa tumor with less calcification and more adipose tissue. The final pathologic diagnosis was mature cystic teratoma through open surgery of the suprasternal neck incision. The patient was followed up for 9 months and there was no recurrence. We believe that the suprasternal notch approach is a safe and effective method for the treatment of mature teratoma without protruding into the superior mediastinum.
文摘Objective To report a case of benign mature cystic teratoma of fallopian tube along with endometrial ovarian cyst, occasionally found during the operation. Methods A 30-year-old patient complained of mild dysmenorrhea and gradual enlargement of bilateral adnexal cysts in the past one year. At the age of 27 she had undergone a laparoscopic right ovarian endometrial cyst ablation. Before the second operation, pelvic ultrasound revealed recurrence of bilateral cysts in the adnexal regions, as well as serum concentrations of CA19-9 and CA125 above normal limits. Laparotomy revealed a 7 cm cystic mass of the right ovary, tightly adhesive to the lateral pelvic; a 10 cm-large mass on the left adnexal region embedded among intestines. The left adnexal mass appeared to be attached to the fimbriated end of the left fallopian tube with the ipsi-lateral ovary. However the left fallopian tube was obscure because of severe synechia. After separating the adhesion, we found the left hydrosalpinx. Results During laparotomy, both the cyst on the right ovary and the left fallopian tube were removed. Grossly, it revealed enlargement of the left fallopian tube in diameter 1.3 cm, with 2 neoplasms, in diameter 0.6 cm and off-white and smooth appearance. This mass was considered to be a mature solid teratoma arising in the left fallopian tube. At the same time it indicated left hydrosalpinx. Conclusion Although mature cystic teratomas are derived from ovarian germ cells （in proportion of 16%-20%）, mature teratoma of the fallopian tube is very rare. Once diagnosis, the operation will be recommended. This case was revealed during the laparotomy accidentally. The prognosis was good.
