Matured Ovarian Teratoma in a 65year Old Woman: A Case Report

Abstract

A case of a 65year old post-menopausal woman with matured ovarian teratoma is presented. Mrs. T.M was a 65year old P₅⁺¹ (5 alive) who was 15years post-menopausal.  She presented at the gynaecological outpatient department of Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, with about 2years' history of progressive abdominal swelling and distension. There was 9 months history of associated abdominal pain and weight loss. Clinical examination revealed a chronically ill-looking woman, with a grossly distended abdomen and massive ascites. Abdomino-pelvic ultrasonography showed a huge right ovarian mass that measured 20.3cm x25.0cm with cystic/ solid areas and massive ascites. She subsequently had exploratory laparotomy with total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She was discharged 2 weeks after surgery for follow – up at the gynaecological out- patient clinic.