Fetiform teratoma is a rare form of ovarian dermoid cyst that closely resembles a human fetus. Clinically, fetiform teratoma is a benign ovarian tumor that majorly occurs in women of reproductive age. These tumors develop a high degree of uneven and unstructured differentiation, resulting in the formation of a malformed fetus (fetiform structure). Presented here is a case of a young woman with fetiform teratoma. Here is an interesting case study!
A 33-year-old woman presented to a gynecologist with complaints of abdominal distention and intermittent pain. She was a mother of two children who were born through normal vaginal delivery. Her history was unremarkable for any abdominal surgery or other related conditions. She also reported that her menstrual cycles were regular. Pelvic examination During the pelvic examination, a 10 cm abdominal mass deviating to the left side was observed.…
