Unusual occurrence of tuberculosis in mature cystic teratoma

Authors

  • Sanjib Pariyar Department of Pathology, Maharajgunj Medical campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Shovana Karki Department of Pathology, Maharajgunj Medical campus, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

case report, mature cystic teratoma, tuberculosis

Abstract

Mature cystic teratoma is a common benign germ cell tumor of ovary. Unusual presentation can be seen in mature cystic teratoma like struma ovarii, carcinoid tumor, and malignant transformation. Detection of tuberculosis in mature cystic teratoma is uncommon. Here, a 57-years-female who presented with abdominal mass and pain abdomen who had tuberculosis in mature cystic teratoma

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Published

2022-01-01

How to Cite

Pariyar, S. ., & Karki, S. . (2022). Unusual occurrence of tuberculosis in mature cystic teratoma . Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 16(2), 94–97. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/NJOG/article/view/42122

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2021)

Section

Case Reports

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