Diagnostic utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in discriminating immature teratoma: Insights from a case series

AKÇAY A., Dönmez Z., PEKER A. A., TOPRAK H., GÜLTEKİN M. A.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, vol.52, no.7, pp.976-981, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jcu.23715
  • Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CINAHL
  • Page Numbers: pp.976-981
  • Keywords: immature teratoma, MRI, ovarian cancer, ovarian germ cell tumor
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Immature teratomas (IT) are rare germ cell tumors with malignant behavior, distinct from the benign mature teratomas. Clinical differentiation poses challenges, demanding a comprehensive, multidisciplinary diagnostic approach. This case series delves into the detailed radiological imaging findings of ITs. Pelvic MRI was conducted on five cases with adnexal masses, all of which were histopathologically confirmed as ITs. Radiologically, larger tumor size and scattered fatty components were key diagnostic indicators. This study underlines the importance of comprehensive evaluation in IT diagnosis and management, with MRI as an essential tool in the clinical workflow.