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Two cases of immature teratoma with positive reproductive outcomes

  • S. Milicevic1,*,
  • R. Argirovic1
  • N. Radunovic1
  • Z. Vilendecˇic1
  • D. Plec´as1
  • M. Pervulov1
  • L. Mirkovic1
  • M. Berisavac1
  • V. Boskovic1

1Institute of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo200802186 Vol.29,Issue 2,March 2008 pp.186-187

Published: 10 March 2008

*Corresponding Author(s): S. Milicevic E-mail: srbam@yubc.net

Abstract

The peak incidence of immature teratoma is in the early reproductive period of a woman's life and fertility preservation is an inevitable topic when discussing treatment options. We present two cases of immature teratoma with positive reproductive outcome. Our experience supports the standpoint that surgery alone is curative in most cases, irrespective of tumor grade. Bearing this in mind, the long-term effect of chemotherapy on ovarian function can be avoided and fertility, an important factor in the overall quality of life, can be preserved.

Keywords

Immature teratoma; Fertility

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S. Milicevic,R. Argirovic,N. Radunovic,Z. Vilendecˇic,D. Plec´as,M. Pervulov,L. Mirkovic,M. Berisavac,V. Boskovic. Two cases of immature teratoma with positive reproductive outcomes. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2008. 29(2);186-187.

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