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. 2023 Nov-Dec;47(6):882-889.
doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000001509. Epub 2023 Jul 14.

Benign and Malignant Ovarian Teratomas: Multimodality Imaging Findings With Histopathologic Correlation

Indira Laothamatas  1 , Eric Fang  1 , Justine Lee  1 , Syed Muhammad Hashim Abbas  2 , Juan Ding  3 , Alexander Kagen  1 , Konstantin Zakashansky  4 , Bachir Taouli, Amita Kamath  1 , Michael J King  1
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Benign and Malignant Ovarian Teratomas: Multimodality Imaging Findings With Histopathologic Correlation

Indira Laothamatas et al. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the imaging findings along with histopathologic correlation of mature (benign) teratomas and malignant ovarian teratomas, which include both immature teratomas and malignant degeneration of mature teratomas. The radiologist's ability to provide an accurate diagnosis plays an essential role in guiding the interdisciplinary care of patients with malignant teratomas and improving their outcomes.

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Conflict of interest statement

B.T. received research support/grant from Bayer, Takeda, Regeneron, Helio Health, Siemens, and Echosens and is a consultant of Bayer and Guerbet. The remaining authors did not receive support from any organization for the submitted work and declare no conflicts of interest.

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