Malignant Transformation in Cystic Teratoma of Ovary: 4 cases report.
- Author:
Seong Sook KIM
;
Ae Lan PAIK
;
Hye Je CHO
;
In Ki PAIK
;
Ill Hyang KO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
1985;19(2):214-219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Development of a malignant tumor within a mature cystic teratoma is a serious event, and occurs in about 1%~4% of cases. The malignant transformation occurs most frequently in the squamous epithelium with the formation of a squamous cell carcinoma. There are 10 cases reported in the literature, in Korea. We report 4 additional cases, which include 3 squamous cell carcinomas and 1 adenosquamous carcinomas, arising in cystic teratoma of the ovary.
