Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The aim of the study is to evaluate tumor characteristics, tumor markers, preoperative, intraoperative approach in ovarian mature cystic teratomas. retrospectively.

METHODS

A total 96 cases operated in Gynecology Deparment of SBU Dr.AY Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital and diagnosed as ovarian mature cystic teratomas were evaluated, retrospectively.

RESULTS

The mean age was 33,84±13,16, bilaterality range was %9,4, torsion rate was %10,4 and the mean tumor diameter was 7,67±3,81cm (2-21 cm). Ca125 levels were high above the cut-off value 10,6% of cases and Ca 19-9 levels were high above the cut-off value in 27%. There were no high rates of torsion, bilateralty and tumor size in cases with high levels of tumor markers.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

There were no correlation between high levels of tumor markers and torsion, bilaterality and tumor size.