Case report of a paraganglioma arising from a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary

Abstract

Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms derived from sympathetic or parasympathetic paraganglia and have the ability to secrete catecholamines. We present the case of a 37-year-old asymptomatic female who underwent right ovarian cystectomy for a mature cystic teratoma and was found to have an intra-tumoral paraganglioma. More research is needed to determine metastatic potential as well as the likelihood of recurrence of these unique neoplasms.

Keywords

• Paraganglioma
• Neuroendocrine neoplasm
• Mature cystic teratoma