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  "abstract": "Ovarian mixed germ cell tumors containing mature cystic teratoma and yolk sac tumor (YST) can be difficult to characterize on imaging, particularly when the mass is very large and heterogeneous. A 20-year-old woman presented approximately six months after vaginal delivery with progressive abdominal distension, right lower quadrant pain, weight loss, and amenorrhea. CT demonstrated a giant complex abdominopelvic mass, while hepatic abnormalities were reported as suspicious for metastases. The initial radiological differential included immature ovarian teratoma and choriocarcinoma. Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was >60,500 µg/L, whereas beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) was 2 IU/L. Following right salpingo-oophorectomy, the specimen weighed 3,697 g and measured 25 × 20.6 × 13.1 cm. Histopathology demonstrated a mixed germ cell tumor composed of mature cystic teratoma and YST, with YST accounting for approximately 70% of the tumor volume. No immature teratomatous component was identified. The pathology report assigned a pT1a category to the primary tumor; the overall stage could not be established because the hepatic findings remained unresolved. Postoperative treatment and longitudinal follow-up data were unavailable. This case highlights the value of interpreting imaging alongside serum tumor markers and histopathology. Marked AFP elevation supported a YST component despite the initial imaging differential, while tissue examination established the mature nature of the teratomatous component. Progressive postpartum abdominal enlargement accompanied by pain, weight loss, or a palpable mass warrants investigation for underlying pathology.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Radiology, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Kimberley, ZAF.",
    "Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Frere Tertiary Hospital, East London, ZAF.",
    "Department of Emergency Medicine, Leratong Hospital, Krugersdorp, ZAF.",
    "Department of Hematology, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, ZAF.",
    "Department of Family Medicine, Johannesburg Health District, Johannesburg, ZAF."
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      "name": "Nhlanhla Mphuthi"
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      "name": "Glad Masingi"
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      "name": "Godfrey Letlalo"
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  "doi": "10.7759/cureus.116839",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13695389?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13695389",
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  "published": "2026-09-24",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/c93zvd6ycx67j.ris",
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  "title": "Giant Postpartum Ovarian Mixed Germ Cell Tumor Containing Mature Cystic Teratoma and Yolk Sac Tumor: A Case Report With Multimodality Imaging and Clinicopathological Correlation.",
  "title_text": "Giant Postpartum Ovarian Mixed Germ Cell Tumor Containing Mature Cystic Teratoma and Yolk Sac Tumor: A Case Report With Multimodality Imaging and Clinicopathological Correlation.",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:21:18Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/c93zvd6ycx67j",
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