A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma.
- Author:
Jin Suk CHOI
1
;
Chi Dong HAN
;
Chang Ho CHO
;
Kyung Jae JUNG
;
Suk Bong KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Taegu, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mature cystic teratoma;
Squamous cell carcinoma
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Female;
Ovary*;
Prognosis;
Teratoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(10):1918-1922
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Squamous cell carcinoma of the ovary is very rare malignant tumor originating from the malignant transfomation of mature cystic teratoma, usually being reported in about 1-3% of cases. Of malignant transformation, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type and its prognosis is poor. Because of its rarity, the clinicopathologic characteristics are not well established. We have experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising in mature cystic teratoma of ovary and present it with brief review of the literature.
