YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2003: Re: 3 yr old with ovarian teratoma?

Re: 3 yr old with ovarian teratoma?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 17:23:10 -0500 (CDT)

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Teratomas are usually benign and if removed by laparoscopy probably she will keep her ovary, so her fertility is not going to be compromised.

At Thu, 17 Apr 2003, Brenda wrote: >
>My 3 yr old daughter recently had a renal ultrasound to follow up on a
>urinary tract infection. An incidental finding was a 2 cm "cyst" in the
>area of her right ovary. We have since learned from a surgeon that the
>radiologist felt that it is a teratoma, rather than a cyst, because she
>saw septations. A CT scan has been scheduled to try to determine
>whether it is a cyst or teratoma before a laparoscopy is performed. I
>have read a lot of the internet, more than I probably should, about
>teratomas. I'm afraid (1) that it could be cancerous & (2) that it will
>affect her fertility. I know I haven't provided many facts, but any
>help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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