Magnetic resonance imaging the gold standard in noninvasive diagnosis of ovarian mature teratoma which are commonly misinterpreted as ovarian malignancies on ultrasound.

Dr. Major. Haribaskar Subbukrishnan; Dr. Smita Borale

Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Magnetic resonance imaging the gold standard in noninvasive diagnosis of ovarian mature teratoma which are commonly misinterpreted as ovarian malignancies on ultrasound.

Dr. Major. Haribaskar Subbukrishnan, Dr. Smita Borale

Abstract :

Ovarian mature cystic teratoma or an ovarian dermoid cyst is a common pathology in females under 30 years of age. It has complex constitution hence has variable imaging features on various imaging modalities which make its accurate diagnosis difficult on ultrasound leading to further evaluation with CT or Magnetic resonance imaging. We would be describing the imaging findings we encountered in our patients in this case series who were evaluated using Magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging is non invasive and has no risk of radiation hence it’s a modality of choice of imaging in the younger age group who present most commonly with ovarian mature cystic teratomas and have considerably higher risks involving exposure of radiation to the gonads.