BACKGROUND: Germ cell tumors in females are uncommon, and bilateral metachronous ovarian teratoma is even exceptional, with sporadic cases described in the literature. CASE: We report on a girl in whom a metachronous ovarian teratoma occurred 6 years after the first. The simultaneous onset of germ-line anomalies in other members of the family supports the existence of genetic or environmental factors conferring susceptibility to germ cell lesions. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: The case here illustrated reminds the issue of the appropriate follow-up of these patients and of their families.
Metachronous Bilateral Ovarian Teratoma: A Germ-line Familial Disorder and Review of Surgical Management Options / Gobbi D; Fascetti Leon F; Aquino A; Melchionda F; Lima M.. - In: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY. - ISSN 1083-3188. - STAMPA. - 26:5(2013), pp. e105-e107. [10.1016/j.jpag.2013.02.006]
Metachronous Bilateral Ovarian Teratoma: A Germ-line Familial Disorder and Review of Surgical Management Options
LIMA, MARIO
2013
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Germ cell tumors in females are uncommon, and bilateral metachronous ovarian teratoma is even exceptional, with sporadic cases described in the literature. CASE: We report on a girl in whom a metachronous ovarian teratoma occurred 6 years after the first. The simultaneous onset of germ-line anomalies in other members of the family supports the existence of genetic or environmental factors conferring susceptibility to germ cell lesions. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: The case here illustrated reminds the issue of the appropriate follow-up of these patients and of their families.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
