A case of sarcoma arising in ovarian mature cystic teratoma.
- Author:
Mi Sun PARK
1
;
Min Jung SUH
;
Joo Hyuk CHOI
;
Joo Hee YOON
;
Dong Choon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea. dcpark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ovarian sarcoma;
Mature cystic teratoma;
Malignant transformation
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Carcinoma;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Consensus;
Female;
Humans;
Incidence;
Melanoma;
Ovary;
Sarcoma*;
Teratoma*;
Thyroid Gland
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2007;50(10):1414-1421
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Benign cystic teratoma is the common ovarian tumor, and the incidence reported about 20%. Between 1 and 2% of mature cystic teratomas undergo malignant trasformation. This occurs most frequently in postmenopausal women, who account for only 10% of mature cystic teratomas. Among the malignant transformations, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type (over 75%), and adenocarcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, malignant melanoma, thyroid adenocarcinoma, and sarcoma have been reported in the literature. Because of its rarity, the clinico-pathologic characteristics are not well established, and there is no consensus on optimal therapy. There is also no consensus regarding the efficacy of postoperative therapy. We experienced a case of sarcoma of the ovary arising in mature cystic teratoma, which is presented with a brief review of literature.
