IMMATURE TERATOMA IN A 16 YEAR OLD PATIENT: A CASE REPORT

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2013-04-12

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Venkatesh, Rati

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Purpose: While immature teratomas are rare germ cell tumors, which can affect both males and females, this case presentation focuses on clinical presentation, treatment and management of a patient from onset of symptoms to initial treatment options and long-term goals. Methods: Material and information for this case presentation was gathered from medical records from the patient's chart at a family medicine clinic. Other research material was then used to compare current practice guidelines in the setting of this case. Results: Immature teratomas represent germ cell tumors that involve layers of ectoderm, mesoderm and/or endoderm. With the varied symptoms at presentation, the likelihood of malignancy and the importance of staging and grading, the treatment plan and prognosis for immature teratomas can be very involved. In the case of this 16 year old, the patient who presented with both incontinence and abdominal pain needed surgery and chemotherapy. Conclusions: This case report serves to discuss one patient's presentation, initial workup and treatment of an immature teratoma. Through exploration of current guidelines, treatment options and other research regarding immature teratomas, health care providers can better understand the varied forms of these cancers and how to best care for patients with an immature teratoma.

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