Cystic teratoma

Description

A condition of the ovary, caused by abnormal proliferation due to genetic mutations, abnormal growth or division of germ cells. This condition is characterised by a benign ovarian neoplasm, and abdominal pain, mass or swelling, or abnormal uterine bleeding, and may lead to ovarian torsion or cystic rupture. Confirmation is by imaging.

Index terms

Cystic teratoma

Sibling codes

2F32.1 – Ovarian fibroma
2F32.2 – Meigs syndrome
2F32.3 – Serous ovarian cystadenoma
2F32.Y – Other specified benign neoplasm of ovary
2F32.Z – Benign neoplasm of ovary, unspecified

Foundation entity

Cystic teratoma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/882254343

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 2F32: Benign neoplasm of ovary › 02: Neoplasms