Recurrent Immature Teratoma Mimicking Growing Teratoma Syndrome Following Initial Resection: A Diagnostic Pitfall
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges in distinguishing between GTS and recurrent immature teratoma. While normal tumor markers and tumor growth following chemotherapy may suggest GTS, histopathological confirmation is essential. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for recurrent immature teratoma in cases mimicking GTS and consider surgical resection for definitive diagnosis. Multidisciplinary evaluation remains crucial in the management of ovarian GCTs.
Authors
- Makiko Omi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1894-1864)
- Sanshiro Okamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3712-1167)
- Hiroyuki Kanao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1372-6145)
- Shogo Nishino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9493-7176)
- Akiko Tonooka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6095-578X)
- Ryo Nimura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5040-9726)
- Yui Kojima
- Yoichi Aoki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0481-9892)
- Hidetaka Nomura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2742-5282)
- Takato Goto
Institutions
- The Cancer Institute Hospital (JP)
- Japanese Foundation For Cancer Research (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/crog/4866935
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00