YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2001: Re: Dermoid/Teratoma Tumors

Re: Dermoid/Teratoma Tumors

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Apr 2001 23:10:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 28 Apr 2001, Laura wrote: >
>I'm 29 with two children, and had tubal ligation in 97. I have always
>had problems with my periods. I was diagnosed several years ago with a
>fibroid on the fundus of my uterus, a nabothian cyst on my cervix and
>cystic ovaries. I've been having severe abdominal pain and extremely
>long periods (14 days +). I went to the GYN and they did a Ab US and
>Vaginal probe. I've now been diagnosed with a Dermoid/Teratoma on the
>left adnexa. The left ovary wasn't seen. Scheduled for MRI next week.
>The pain is constant. I have researched this and have come up with
>conflicting information. Is this cancer?

Most cystic teratomas are benign. Malignant teratomas do occur but are not common.

>Some data calls this "Cancer",
>with surgery, chemo and radiation as the treatment, yet others
>categorize it as benign with a 1% chance of cancer.

The 1% sounds about right.

>The doctors are not
>very helpful in clarifing what it is I'm facing. Any information you
>could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your
>help.
>

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more specific information.

HSM

>--
>Laura
>

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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