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.
Gobbi D, Fascetti Leon F, Aquino A, Melchionda F, Lima M. (2013). Metachronous Bilateral Ovarian Teratoma: A Germ-line Familial Disorder and Review of Surgical Management Options. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY, 26(5), 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.
