Abstract
In Greek, teratoma means monstrous tumour. Teratomas account for 10-20% of all ovarian neoplasms. More than 95% are benign (dermoid cysts). Less than 2% of cystic lesions contain malignant tissue, while more than 80% of solid teratomas are malignant. DOI: 10.4038/cmj.v55i4.2636 Ceylon Medical Journal 2010; 55: 133
Highlights
IntroductionTeratomas account for 10 - 20 % of all ovarian neoplasms
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Summary
Teratomas account for 10 - 20 % of all ovarian neoplasms. More than 95% are benign (dermoid cysts) [1]. Less than 2% of cystic lesions contain malignant tissue, while more than 80% of solid teratomas are malignant [1]
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