title: Rare case of an ovarian monodermal teratoma with functional stroma and extensive ovarian decidualization in a 74-year-old woman.
abstract: We present the clinicopathological findings of a rare case of a monodermal teratoma of the right ovary with functional ovarian stroma and extensive decidualization in a 74-year-old woman. The patient presented with vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound scan revealed a pelvic mass measuring 9.5 cm in the lower right abdomen. A right oophorectomy was performed. The tumor was cystic and multilocular filled with colloid material. Histological examination revealed follicles of thyroid type, and stromal clusters of fusiform or polygonal cells were found in the stroma. An extensive decidual reaction was observed. Morphological and immunohistochemical examination of the tumor revealed cystic struma ovarii with functional ovarian stroma and ectopic decidua. Total abdominal hysterectomy with oophorectomy was performed. A benign endometrial polyp, proliferative endometrium, two fibroids, and an ovarian cyst were observed.
authors: Pathology Laboratory, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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authors: Vouza
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authors: Dastamani
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authors: Iavazzo
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authors: Bakalianou
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authors: Hasiakos
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authors: Kondi-Pafiti