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Challenges and considerations in diagnosing mature teratoma during pregnancy: A case report

Sumaira Siddiqui
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1 Department of Pathology, Clinilabs and Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh



Tumor Discovery 2025, 4(3),100-104; https://doi.org/10.36922/TD025120022
Submitted20 Mar 2025
Revised01 Jun 2025
Accepted03 Jun 2025
Published30 Jun 2025
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Sumaira Siddiqui . (2025). <p>Challenges and considerations in diagnosing mature teratoma during pregnancy: A case report</p>. Tumor Discovery , 4(3), TD025120022. https://doi.org/10.36922/TD025120022
Abstract

The progression of rapidly growing teratomas in pregnancy may be influenced by hormonal and genetic factors. The current report is about a unique case involving a mature teratoma with rapid growth characteristics, yet it did not lead to any complications throughout pregnancy of a primigravida. The benign mature teratoma was identified via antenatal ultrasound during the first trimester. In this case, the patient experienced no adverse effects, and the size of the ovarian teratoma showed a gradual increasing trend during pregnancy without resulting in any complications. In summary, mature teratoma is a benign tumor with a good prognosis, and if fetal distress is detected, cesarean section should be recommended.

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