THE IMPORTANCE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF MATURE PELVIC TERATOMA TUMOR: CASE REPORT

Abstract

Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is the most common type of benign ovarian tumors in women. Its diagnosis is incidental most of the time, being carried out through imaging tests such as ultrasound, tomography and magnetic resonance imaging or during surgical procedures and its treatment varies according to the individual characteristics of the patient. The main objective is to analyze the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the accurate diagnosis of mature pelvic teratomas, contributing to the understanding of the efficacy of this imaging technique in the evaluation of this rare condition. This is a descriptive study, with a qualitative approach, related to a case report being carried out at the University Center of Patos. And the sample of the proposal was formed by a female patient residing in the city of Patos, diagnosed with mature pelvic teratoma, at the time of diagnosis the patient was 16 years and 4 months old. It is concluded that the treatment to be chosen should consider individual characteristics of each patient, as well as the specific characteristics of the tumor, which varies according to each case. In the case report exposed, an MRI was performed that clearly demonstrated the problem and thus developed the most effective treatment plan.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.041-016