Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2002 Nov;45(11):2027-2030.
A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-Su-Won Hospital, Suwon, Korea.
Abstract
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Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is the most common ovarian germ cell tumor and almost benign, but malignant transformation occurs in less than 2% of benign mature teratoma. Of the malignancies arising in teratomas, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common (70-80%). The presentation in stage I disease dose not differ from that of benign cystic teratoma. In the early stage, the treatment is possible through surgical intervention alone. We experienced a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the ovary arising in mature cystic teratoma, which is presented with a brief review of literature.