Benign Ovarian Teratomas Discovered at Cesarean Section in a
Nigerian Ethnic Group: Case Report in Juniper in Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health
Objective: To review cases of benign ovarian teratoma removed incidentally at cesarean section.
Materials and Methods: Specimens submitted for histopathology at a Central Reference Laboratory serving the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria are studied.
Results: Much as this is reportedly rare, the Nigerian experience of ovarian teratoma is that it is not uncommon at cesarean sections.
Conclusion: Ovarian specimens excised at cesarean sections are routinely submitted for histology. This is not the same practice in developing countries. However, those received personally in this developing community throw interesting light on the epidemiology of this important disease.
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