Gliomatosis peritonei associated with immature ovarian teratoma: a mimicker of peritoneal dissemination of malignant diseases

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2007 Mar-Apr;31(2):317-9. doi: 10.1097/01.rct.0000250111.87585.55.

Abstract

A rare case of gliomatosis peritonei associated with immature ovarian teratoma was reported. The computed tomographic findings of gliomatosis peritonei were similar to the classic findings of peritoneal dissemination of malignant tumors. To avoid overestimating the clinical stage of ovarian tumors, radiologists should be aware of this rare condition related to teratomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / blood
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glioma / diagnosis*
  • Glioma / secondary
  • Glioma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Rare Diseases
  • Teratoma / diagnosis*
  • Teratoma / drug therapy
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Contrast Media