Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.
2003 Mar;14(1):66-70.
A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang Chuan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University, Chun-An, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Soonchunhyang Chuan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University, Chun-An, Korea.
Abstract
- Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is one of the most common ovarian neoplasms found in reproductive age woman. The most common type of malignancy associated with ovarian mature cystic teratomas is squamous cell carcinoma. Malignant transformation rarely take place in this tumor, and is observed in approximately 1% to 2% of all case. The frequency of this type of malignant degeneration is age related and is most common in fourth and sixth decade of life. We have recently experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising from the benign cystic teratoma of the ovary in unmarried, virgin, a 40-year-old Korean woman.
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