Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma Co-Existing with Mature Cystic Teratoma :
A Rare Case Report
Published: July 1, 2015 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2015/.6182
Prachi Kukreja, Sunil Kumar Yeshvanth, Teerthanath Shrinivas, Tanu Agrawal, Jayaprakash K Shetty
1. Postgraduate, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.
2. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.
3. Professor, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.
4. Postgraduate, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.
5. Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Prachi Kukreja,
Postgraduate, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Nithyananda Nagar Post,
Deralakatte, Mangalore- 575018, India.
Email: prachikukreja@gmail.com
Co-existence of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with mature cystic teratoma in the same ovary is very rare. We report a case in a 48-year-old female who presented with left abdominal mass. CT scan revealed a heterogeneous enhancing left ovarian mass lesion. Clinical diagnosis of complex ovarian cyst was made, later underwent laparotomy and histologically diagnosed as mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (grade 2) co-existing with benign cystic teratoma, stage Ia (FIGO) of the left ovary. Six months after surgery, the patient is doing well without any recurrence or metastasis. Hence, histopathological examination plays a significant role in accurate diagnosis and management of the patient. So, we should be aware of these rare co-existent tumours and meticulous dissection should be done to look for any synchronous tumours or malignant areas; since management and prognosis will vary significantly depending upon the microscopic type and stage.
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