Description
A coarsely-lobulated tumour mass some 20 x 10 cm; the tumour is largely solid, but it shows an
occasional area of necrosis. On the top of the specimen the remnants of ovarian tissue can be
recognised.
History
This young woman presented in her first pregnancy with ruptured membrane at
approximately 38 weeks. Labour failed to progress and further examination showed an obstruction
which was relieved by removal of this tumour. Histologically, the appearances were those of a
dysgerminoma.