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Coexisting growing teratoma syndrome and gliomatosis peritonei following ovarian immature teratoma: a case report and literature review

  • 0Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkiye.
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences +

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December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

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Summary

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Growing teratoma syndrome (GTS) with gliomatosis peritonei (GP) after ovarian immature teratoma (IMT) treatment is rare. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge and potential for fertility-sparing surgery.

Area Of Science

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background

  • Growing teratoma syndrome (GTS) involves benign teratoma growth despite reduced tumor markers post-chemotherapy for germ cell tumors.
  • Gliomatosis peritonei (GP) is the spread of mature glial tissue across the peritoneum, often with ovarian teratomas.
  • The co-occurrence of GTS and GP following ovarian immature teratoma (IMT) treatment is exceptionally rare.

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