Presentation
An additional but far more important prognostic guide in this series was provided by extra-embryonic tissue of yolk sac origin, which was present in variable amounts and diverse histologic patterns; all teratomas including this component were fatal, frequently [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Presents a full-color design that includes clear illustrative examples of the relevant pathology and clinical issues, for quick access to the answers you need. Incorporates the codified WHO classification for all lymphomas and leukemias. [books.google.de]
Considering that the initial presentation in this case was endometrial and ovarian makes the occurrence of GTS-like syndrome even more unique. [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]
Immature teratomas tend to be larger than mature cystic teratomas at initial presentation. Extension through the tumor capsule may be present. Immature teratoma may metastasize to the peritoneum, liver or lung. [radiopaedia.org]
Patients presenting with endocrine disturbances were rare in this series. Four patients (1.8%) in our series presented with endocrine disturbances. [nzma.org.nz]
Neurologic
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Cognitive Impairment
Her psychometric tests showed mild cognitive impairment MoCA 22/30 pts., MMSE 30/30 pts. Discussion Disturbances of memory, behavior, cognition, and seizures can result from immune-mediated encephalitis. [medichub.ro]
impairment Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome LMNA AD 4 Alopecia, aged-looking skin, joint abnormalities, loss of subcutaneous fat Cockayne syndrome ERCC6 ERCC8 AR Short stature & appearance of premature aging Deafness-dystonia-optic neuronopathy syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Urogenital
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Adnexal Mass
[…] of pregnant patients with adnexal masses. 30 Nonpregnant, premenopausal women with an adnexal mass most likely have a follicular cyst. [aafp.org]
Thus, in clinical practice, MRI may provide further reassurance regarding the benign nature of an adnexal mass, based on its reliable diagnosis of benign adnexal masses. [dovepress.com]
MRI is useful for further characterization of adnexal masses, while CT is rarely indicated for primary evaluation. Links to the criteria can be found below. [stritch.luc.edu]
· Fallopian Tube Masses · Evaluation of an Adnexal Mass · Military Significance Introduction Adnexal masses may be encountered during a routine examination of an asymptomatic patient. [brooksidepress.org]
Several ovarian and/or adnexal masses have specific ultrasound features. [appliedradiology.com]
Workup
[…] shadowing calcific or dental (tooth) components the presence of fluid-fluid levels 5 multiple thin, echogenic bands caused by the hair in the cyst cavity: the dot-dash pattern color Doppler: no internal vascularity internal vascularity requires further workup [radiopaedia.org]
WORKUP Lab Studies: Elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) levels may be indicative of malignancy, as these values are within reference ranges in most patients with benign teratomas. [csh.org.tw]
A 17 Serum CA 125 levels should not be routinely used during the diagnostic workup of an adnexal mass in a premenopausal patient. B 20 Serum CA 125 levels should be drawn in postmenopausal patients with adnexal masses to guide treatment options. [aafp.org]
Ultrasound
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Ovarian Mass
An ovarian mass in a premenopausal girl or a post-menopausal woman is abnormal. In the reproductive age group, an ovarian mass may be malignant, but it is more likely benign. [iame.com]
Ovarian masses are commonly encountered during acute laparoscopy for suspected appendicitis or ovarian torsion. Best practice regarding the management of ovarian masses remains uncertain. [nzma.org.nz]
Left ovarian mass (oophorectomy): immature cystic teratoma. 3. [hindawi.com]
Melissa Yeoh Background Ovarian masses are very common in pre- and postmenopausal women and are typically an incidental finding. [racgp.org.au]
Treatment
The majority of the patients received fertility-sparing treatment followed by adjuvant chemotherapy in 78% (13). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment depends on your type of germ cell tumour. [about-cancer.cancerresearchuk.org]
Treatment Mature cystic teratomas can be surgically removed and they don’t require any other treatment [5]. [cancerwall.com]
The adjuvant treatment options include thyroxine, total thyroidectomy with radioactive iodine ablation or no adjuvant treatment. Long-term follow-up is recommended in all cases. [peertechz.com]
Prognosis
It is important when considering prognosis and therapy to realize the metastatic potential of extra-embryonic elements in teratomas, as distinct from the tendency of immature embryonic components to implant locally and mature into noninvasive deposits [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment and prognosis Treatment is generally with oophorectomy, and if distant metastases are present postoperative chemotherapy. [radiopaedia.org]
Thus, in the face of peritoneal implants suspected tobe of a teratomatous nature, thorough and extensive samplingis essential to exclude the presence of immature elementswhich may imply a poor prognosis and require aggressivetherapy. [fdocuments.in]
Sarcomatous transformation is very unusual and carries a particularly grim prognosis. [omicsonline.org]
Etiology
[…] various entities that make up slit ventricle syndrome One approach not appropriate for all patients: The management of headaches in patients with shunts depends on the patient’s presentation, how the presentation correlates with imaging studies, the etiology [ispn.guide]
The etiology of pneumatosis cystoides-like structures in ovarian teratomas is not clear. The first case of ovarian mature cystic teratoma with pneumatosis cystoides-like struc- tures was published in 1989 by Maudsley and Zakhour(9). [newslab.sk]
Changing etiologies of unexplained adult nephrotic syndrome: A comparison of renal biopsy findings from 1976-1979 and 1995-1997. Am J Kid Dis 1997;30:621-31. 20. Waldman M, Crew RJ, Valeri A, et al. [sjkdt.org]
In nonpregnant patients, the most common etiologies are functional cysts and leiomyomata. 10 Adnexal masses are characterized on ultrasonography as cystic, solid, or complex. [aafp.org]
Key Imaging Finding Ovarian mass with calcification and fat Differential Diagnosis Ovarian teratoma (mature and immature) Other germ cell tumors Sex cord stromal tumors Epithelial tumors Fat containing tumors Discussion Ovarian lesions are a common etiology [jaocr.org]
Epidemiology
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An epidemiology analysis of CHARGE syndrome: preliminary results from a Canadian study. Am J Med Genet (in press 2004). Google Scholar Salem-Hartshorne NS, Jacob S. Characteristics and development of children with CHARGE syndrome. [journals.sagepub.com]
Risk factors for benign, borderline and invasive mucinous ovarian tumors: epidemiological evidence of a neoplastic continuum? Gynecol Oncol 2007; 107:223–230. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]
Lee SD (2004) Epidemiological and clinical behavior of prepubertal testicular tumors in Korea. J Urol 172:674–678 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 14. [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology Benign ovarian tumours occur in 30% of females with regular menses (eg, luteal cysts as incidental findings on pelvic scans) and 50% of females with irregular menses. [patient.info]
Pathophysiology
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Removal of benign cysts does not decrease future mortality from ovarian cancer. 1,3-5 Back to Top Pathophysiology Provided below is a brief description of the pathophysiology of various types of physiologic and neoplastic ovarian cysts and the potential [clevelandclinicmeded.com]
Pathophysiology: Teratomas are made up of a variety of parenchymal cell types representative of more than a single germ layer, usually all 3. Arising from totipotential cells, these tumors typically are midline or para-axial. [csh.org.tw]
Teratomas, specifically solid teratomas, are essentially devoid of organization; thus, the presence of some degree of organization, a high degree of cellular differentiation, and cystic structure differentiates dermoids from teratomas. [3] Pathophysiology [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Back to Top Prevention and Screening Prevention Oral contraceptives may prevent new functional cysts from forming. 18-19 Oral contraceptives do not, however, hasten the resolution of preexisting cysts. [clevelandclinicmeded.com]
Colombo, on behalf of the ESMO Guidelines Committee These updated guidelines on non-epithelial ovarian cancer cover prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for early and advanced stages and recurrences of germ cell tumours, sex cord-stromal tumours [esmo.org]
Preventive Services Task Force. Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility: systematic evidence review for the U.S. [aafp.org]
(By the way, if you are looking for a natural step-by-step method of preventing ovarian cysts, you should take a look at this ovarian cyst natural treatment guide. ) Dermoid ovarian cysts are a type of cystic growths that develop on or in the ovaries. [beatsofhealth.com]