SDMS CME Credit – A Case Report of Teratoma Trio: Bilateral Ovarian Teratomas Coexistent with a Mesenteric Teratoma

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Authors: Shruti Thakur, MD, Charu Smita Thakur, MD, Sushma Makhaik, MD, and Sumala Kapila, MD

Category: OB/GYN [OB]

Credit: 0.50 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Describe the imaging features and findings of germ cell tumors (GCTs).

• Explain the anatomical composition and typical locations of teratomas.

• Identify differences in the imaging findings of mature and immature teratomas across various modalities.

1. In infants and young children, where is one of the most common sites in the body for extragonadal germ cell tumors (GCTs)?

2. B. The suprasellar region

3. C. The sacrococcygeal region

4. D. Anterior mediastinum

According to the article, what substance fills teratoma GCTs in 88% of cases?

A. Fat

B. Hair

C. Cartilage

D. Sebaceous material

What is the highest reported percentage of cases in which bilateral ovarian tumors are observed?

A. 2%

B. 9%

C. 15%

D. 19%

Immature teratomas, which are more likely to have malignant potential, account for what percentage of cases?

A. 1-2%

B. 8-9%

C. 11-15%

D. 15-19%

Which imaging modality is best for detecting small calcifications in teratomas due to its sensitivity to radiodense structures?

A. Computed tomography (CT)

B. Sonography

C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

D. Radiographic