Primary malignant melanoma arising in a cystic teratoma
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 201-204, 2013.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-181003
ABSTRACT
The malignant transformation of a cystic teratoma is a rare event, occurring in about 0.2% to 1.8%. Primary malignant melanoma arising from the ovary is extremely rare. A primary melanoma in an ovarian cystic teratoma originates most frequently at the dermoepidermal junction, similar to a cutaneous melanoma. Though there are no standard adjuvant regimens for the treatment of primary malignant melanoma of the ovary. We present another case report of malignant melanoma developing in cystic teratoma.
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Main subject:
Ovarian Cysts
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Ovary
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Teratoma
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Melanoma
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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