Benign Ovarian Abnormalities Flashcards
what is the other name for cystic teratoma
dermoid cyst
what is the most common benign neoplasm of the ovary
teratoma
what is the most commonly occurring germ cell tumor of the ovary
teratoma
what is the most common complex mass during pregnancy
teratoma
what is the most common cold ovarian tumor seen in pediatric patients
teratoma
teratomas contain what
ectodermal elements such as skin, teeth, hair and fat
teratomas are usually found in women of what age
child bearing age
are teratomas usually bilateral or unilateral
unilateral
teratomas are almost always benign or malignant
benign
what is the most common complication of teratoma
torsion
S/A teratoma
- dermoid plug
- dermoid mesh
- tip of iceberg sign
- usually complex
- thick walls
- calcifications
S/A dermoid plug
echogenic nodule that causes posterior shadowing
S/A dermoid mesh
short and long echogenci lines caused by hair in the mass (dot-dash pattern)
S/A tip of iceberg sign
very dense echogenic portion that casts shadow over posterior wall of cyst
granulosa cell tumor is a type of what kind of tumor
theca cell tumor
granulosa cell tumors are benign or malignant
benign
95% of granulosa cell tumors occur in women of what age
postmenopausal
if granulosa cell tumors are found in young patients it can lead to what
precocious puberty
S/A granulosa cell tumor
- complex
- hypoechoic
- similar appearance to andeoblastoma
___: benign ovarian neoplasm that is composed only of theca cells
thecoma