A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary.
- Author:
Seo Yun TONG
1
;
Yea Hong KIM
;
Chul Su CHON
;
Mi Kyung CHANG
;
Eung Whan CHOE
;
Seung Bo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ovarian squamous cell carcinoma;
Mature cystic teratoma
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Female;
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal;
Ovary*;
Teratoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2002;45(11):2027-2030
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is the most common ovarian germ cell tumor and almost benign, but malignant transformation occurs in less than 2% of benign mature teratoma. Of the malignancies arising in teratomas, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common (70-80%). The presentation in stage I disease dose not differ from that of benign cystic teratoma. In the early stage, the treatment is possible through surgical intervention alone. We experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the ovary arising in mature cystic teratoma, which is presented with a brief review of literature.
