A case of sarcoma arising in ovarian mature cystic teratoma / 대한산부인과학회지
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
;
: 1414-1421, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-62143
ABSTRACT
Benign cystic teratoma is the common ovarian tumor, and the incidence reported about 20%. Between 1 and 2% of mature cystic teratomas undergo malignant trasformation. This occurs most frequently in postmenopausal women, who account for only 10% of mature cystic teratomas. Among the malignant transformations, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type (over 75%), and adenocarcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, malignant melanoma, thyroid adenocarcinoma, and sarcoma have been reported in the literature. Because of its rarity, the clinico-pathologic characteristics are not well established, and there is no consensus on optimal therapy. There is also no consensus regarding the efficacy of postoperative therapy. We experienced a case of sarcoma of the ovary arising in mature cystic teratoma, which is presented with a brief review of literature.
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Main subject:
Ovary
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Sarcoma
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Teratoma
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Thyroid Gland
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Carcinoma
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Adenocarcinoma
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Incidence
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Consensus
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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