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Endometriotic cyst mimicking recurrence after treatment for ovarian immature teratoma: a case report

  • By

  • Ying Dong

  • Yue Deng

  • Youfang Hou

  • Rongji Li

  • Lihua Yang

  • June 9, 2026

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    Endometriosis is prevalent among reproductive-age women and can complicate the diagnosis of adnexal masses post-treatment for ovarian tumors.

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    A 23-year-old woman with a history of ovarian immature teratoma developed a left adnexal multicystic lesion during follow-up.

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    Tumor markers remained normal, and a clinical diagnosis of endometriotic cyst was considered, but tumor recurrence could not be entirely excluded.

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    A trial of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy led to significant reduction in the mass size, supporting a diagnosis of endometriotic cyst.

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    The case highlights the potential for hormonal therapy as an alternative to surgery in managing adnexal masses in young women prioritizing fertility preservation.

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Endometriotic cyst mimicking recurrence after treatment for ovarian immature teratoma: a case report

  • by Ying Dong, Yue Deng, Youfang Hou, Rongji Li, Lihua Yang

  • June 9, 2026

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