Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  2000 Jun;11(2):188-194.

2 Cases of Malignant Transformation Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary: Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma

• Noh SH
• Choi TH
• Kim JS
• Han YS
• Lee JM
• Kim YW
• Lee JS
• Park CY

Abstract

Mature cystic teratomas of the ovary are one of the most common ovarian neoplasms found in reproductive age women. Malignant transformation is an uncommon complication in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary, usually being reported in about 1-3% of cases. Of malignant transformations, squamous cell carcimona is the most common type and sarcomatous transformation is rare, its prognosis is poor. Adenocarcinoma occurs with less frequency. We experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma arising in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary, so we present this case with brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Mature cystic teratoma; Squamous cell carcinoma; Adenocarcinoma; Ovary; Malignant

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma*
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Female
Humans
Ovarian Neoplasms
Ovary*
Prognosis
Teratoma*