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, cilt.52, sa.7, ss.976-981, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 52 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jcu.23715
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CINAHL
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.976-981
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: immature teratoma, MRI, ovarian cancer, ovarian germ cell tumor
  • Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.