Squamous cell carcinoma arising in an ovarian mature cystic teratoma complicating pregnancy.
10.5468/OGS.2013.56.2.121
- Author:
Nae Ri YUN
1
;
Jung Woo PARK
;
Min Kyung HYUN
;
Jee Hyun PARK
;
Suk Jin CHOI
;
Eunseop SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. Songsong2000@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dermoid cyst;
Malignant transformation;
Observation;
Positron emission tomography-computed tomography
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant;
Dermoid Cyst;
Electrons;
Female;
Humans;
Ovary;
Pregnancy;
Teratoma
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2013;56(2):121-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mature cystic teratomas of the ovary (MCT) are usually observed in women of reproductive age with the most dreadful complication being malignant transformation which occurs in approximately 1% to 3% of MCTs. In this case report, we present a patient with squamous cell carcinoma which developed from a MCT during pregnancy. The patient was treated conservatively without adjuvant chemotherapy and was followed without evidence of disease for more than 60 months using conventional tools as well as positron emission tomography-computed tomography following the initial surgery. We report this case along with the review of literature.
