Abstract
BACKGROUND: Mature cystic teratomas are common tumors in reproductive- age women. Biologic activity in a small percentage of these neoplasms is well recognized. Thyroid hormone is the most commonly secreted substance. CASE: A 25-year-old woman presented with a large abdominal mass and virilism. Preoperative evaluation revealed elevated creatinine and testosterone levels and anemia. Computed tomography (CT) showed fat-fluid levels and multiple calcifications within the mass and obstruction of the right kidney. At surgery a 30-cm left ovarian mass was removed. Left ovarian vein testosterone levels were markedly elevated. Pathology reported a mature cystic teratoma. Postoperatively the testosterone levels returned to normal. CONCLUSION: In rare instances androgen production and virilization may occur with mature cystic teratoma.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 924-926 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - Dec 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- teratoma, cystic
- teratoma, mature
- testosterone
- virilism
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