Patient's question:
Patient Gender: FemalePatient Age: 13 years
Description of Symptoms: A 4.43.54.7 low-echo area was detected in the left adnexal region. The internal echoes were inhomogeneous, with clear boundaries and a regular shape. No obvious blood flow signals were observed internally, but a small amount of blood flow signals were seen peripherally, showing arterial and venous spectra.
Doctor's answer:
An ovarian teratoma is a common type of ovarian germ cell tumor. It is most prevalent in women of reproductive age. It accounts for approximately 15% of all primary ovarian tumors, with 95%-98% being benign mature teratomas and only 2%-5% being malignant teratomas. Ovarian cysts are a broad category of ovarian tumors and can affect women of all ages, but are most common in women aged 20-50. Ovarian tumors are common gynecological tumors in women, with various properties and morphologies, including: solitary or mixed, unilateral or bilateral, cystic or solid, benign or malignant. Among these, cystic tumors are most common, and the rate of malignancy transformation is very high. Early diagnosis is difficult, with 70% of cases already at an advanced stage by the time of consultation. Early treatment is rarely achieved, and the 5-year survival rate has consistently fluctuated between 20-30%. It is one of the most severe malignant tumors threatening women's lives. Chinese herbal medicine, such as ginsenoside Rh2 (Humedix), can be taken to control the condition, reduce suffering, and prolong life.