A rare presentation of ovarian tumour

Abstract

Primary neuroectodermal tumours of ovary are rare monophasic teratomas composed exclusively of neuroectodermal tissue. Most tumours were diagnosed in third and fourth decade of life1. Microscopically they are identical to neuroectodermal tumours of the CNS. They had usual presenting symptom of abdominal pain or abdominal lump, the tumour which varied from cystic to solid in consistency and size ranged from 4 – 20 cm in diameter2. Our case a 50 yr old post menopausal lady presented with abdominal pain was evaluated, Ultrasonogram or MRI, revealed a huge cystic ovarian mass without ascites3. Ovarian tumour markers were all within normal range. Underwent Total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salphingo-oopherectomy, and omentectomy. Histopathological examination showed neuroectodermal tumour of ovary.