Immature teratoma of the ovary with gliomatosis peritonei : a case report
Date
1985-06
Authors
Du Toit, J. P.
Deale, C. J. C.
Davey, P. M. J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG)
Abstract
Gliomatosis peritonei is a rare complication of immature teratoma of the ovary and should not be confused with metastatic ovarian carcinoma. Treatment depends on the histological grading of the gliomatous lesions. All grades, except grade 0, qualify for adjuvant chemotherapy. Repeated laparotomies for cytological sampling and the removal of tumour are essential. A 16-year-old Ovambo nulligravida presenting with gliomatosis peritonei was apparently cured after 5 laparotomies for removal of tumour and 13 courses of combination chemotherapy.
Description
The original publication is available at http://archive.samj.org.za/
Keywords
Ovaries -- Tumors, Teratoma
Citation
Du Toit, J. P., Deale, C. J. C. & Davey, P. M. J. 1985. Immature teratoma of the ovary with gliomatosis peritonei. A case report. South African Medical Journal, 67(25):1017-1020.