IMMATURE TERATOMA : A RARE REPRESENTATION OF OVARIAN MALIGNANCY IN ADOLESCENT FEMALE

Abstract

Immature teratoma is dened as teratoma containing variable amount of immature embryonal type (generally) neuroectodermal tissue. A 13 year old presented to gynecological OPD with complaint of stretching sensations and slight pain abdomen associated with a rapidly growing abdominal mass since last 2 months. She had no other particular complaint. On per abdominal examination found a lump 20x16 cm in size extending from xiphisternum to pubic symphysis, tense, non tender solid and with smooth surface. Right sided cystectomy with oopheractomy was done after complete examination, investigation along with the consent.