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Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor in Pregnancy: A Case Report

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  • I Gde Sastra Winata

    (Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah General Hospital, Indonesia)

  • Vidya Saraswati Putri Duarsa

    (Udayana University, Indonesia / Prof. Dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah General Hospital, Indonesia)

Abstract

Background: Ovarian germ cell tumors (OGCTs) are a rare form of ovarian cancer, especially during pregnancy, and their diagnosis and management present unique challenges. These tumors account for a small percentage of all ovarian cancers, and their diagnosis is often complicated because of non-specific symptoms that overlap with normal pregnancy. Case Presentation: A 26-year-old pregnant woman, G1P0000, presented with an enlarging abdominal mass at 16 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound and CT tomography revealed a solid ovarian mass. The patient was diagnosed with a suspected malignant ovarian germ cell tumor and underwent unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy using frozen sections. Histopathological examination confirmed the tumor to be a mixed germ cell tumor, predominantly the yolk sac and dysgerminoma components. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and management of ovarian germ cell tumors during pregnancy are crucial for ensuring maternal and fetal well-being. Surgical intervention remains the primary treatment option, and fertility preservation of should be considered whenever possible. Post-operatively, the patient recovered well, and further chemotherapy with BEP was planned.

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  • I Gde Sastra Winata & Vidya Saraswati Putri Duarsa, 2025. "Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor in Pregnancy: A Case Report," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 7(5), pages 43-48, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:7:y:2025:i:5:id:42336
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2025.7.5.2336
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