Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  2000 Dec;11(4):422-425.

A Case of Adeno - Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Mature Cystic Teratoma

• Yoon BM
• Won S
• Kang SC
• Kwon SC
• Park HL
• Kang IG
• Lee SE
• Kim TW
• Baek YC
• Park JK

Abstract

Teratoma is one of germ cell tumor, common neoplasm in women of reproductive age, but it can arise at any age. Its malignant transformation is rare, less than 2%, frequently at older age. Nearly all the cases are squamous, sarcomatous and adenomatous transformation. Here we present a case of mixed transformation, adeno-squamous cell carcinoma with brief review of the concerned literature.

Keyword

teratoma; malignant transformation

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Female
Humans
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Teratoma*