Ovarian dermoid cyst

Case contributed by David Puyó
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding on pelvic ultrasound.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

CT Abdominal

ct

A pelvic mass is identified between the uterus and the rectum of heterogeneous density (calcifications, fat), located posterior to the uterus, with well-defined borders.

Case Discussion

Ovarian teratomas include mature cystic teratomas (dermoid cysts), immature teratomas, and monodermal teratomas (e.g, struma ovarii, carcinoid tumors).

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