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J M Swartjes1, S de Blok, J L Blaauwgeers.
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In this case report the diagnostic process is discussed leading to a rather late correct diagnosis of immature teratoma. The authors advice preoperative determination of alpha-fetoprotein in all women with ovarian tumours under 40 years of age. The limitations for pathologists to assess immaturity within a teratoma are stressed.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9243200 DOI： 10.1016/s0301-2115(97)02758-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol ISSN： 0301-2115 Impact factor: 2.435