2 Cases of Malignant Transformation Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary: Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma.
- Author:
Seong Hyeok NOH
;
Tae Haeng CHOI
;
Jang Su KIM
;
Yang Seok HAN
;
Jong Min LEE
;
Yong Wook KIM
;
Ji Sung LEE
;
Chan Yong PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mature cystic teratoma;
Squamous cell carcinoma;
Adenocarcinoma;
Ovary;
Malignant
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma*;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Female;
Humans;
Ovarian Neoplasms;
Ovary*;
Prognosis;
Teratoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy
2000;11(2):188-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mature cystic teratomas of the ovary are one of the most common ovarian neoplasms found in reproductive age women. Malignant transformation is an uncommon complication in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary, usually being reported in about 1-3% of cases. Of malignant transformations, squamous cell carcimona is the most common type and sarcomatous transformation is rare, its prognosis is poor. Adenocarcinoma occurs with less frequency. We experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma arising in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary, so we present this case with brief review of the literature.
