title: Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma Co-Existing with Mature Cystic Teratoma : A Rare Case Report.
abstract: Co-existence of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma with mature cystic teratoma in the same ovary is very rare. We report a case in a 48-year-old female who presented with left abdominal mass. CT scan revealed a heterogeneous enhancing left ovarian mass lesion. Clinical diagnosis of complex ovarian cyst was made, later underwent laparotomy and histologically diagnosed as mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (grade 2) co-existing with benign cystic teratoma, stage Ia (FIGO) of the left ovary. Six months after surgery, the patient is doing well without any recurrence or metastasis. Hence, histopathological examination plays a significant role in accurate diagnosis and management of the patient. So, we should be aware of these rare co-existent tumours and meticulous dissection should be done to look for any synchronous tumours or malignant areas; since management and prognosis will vary significantly depending upon the microscopic type and stage.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy , Mangalore, India .
authors.forename: Prachi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kukreja
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy , Mangalore, India .
authors.forename: Sunil Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Yeshvanth
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy , Mangalore, India .
authors.forename: Teerthanath
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shrinivas
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy , Mangalore, India .
authors.forename: Tanu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy , Mangalore, India .
authors.forename: Jayaprakash K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Shetty
keywords: Cyst ovary; Dermoid; Mucinous neoplasm