Malignant Struma Ovarii: two cases report and literature review.
- Author:
Eun Jin KIM
1
;
Chi Dong HAN
;
Chang Kyu HUH
;
Ghil Suk YOON
;
Suk Bong KOH
;
Tee Sung LEE
Author Information
1. Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Taegu, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Germ cell tumor;
Malignant struma ovarii
- MeSH:
Germ Cells;
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal;
Struma Ovarii*;
Teratoma;
Thyroid Gland
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(12):2352-2356
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Struma ovarii consists of thyroid tissue which is derived from germ cells in a mature teratoma. Five percent of struma ovarii are malignant, and of these only five percent metastasize. The rarity of this disease has resulted in difficulty in agreeing on treatment regimens and in limited imaging and monitoring difficulties encountered in their management. We have experienced two cases of malignant struma ovarii with brief review of the literature.
