Malignant Transformation in Cystic Teratoma of Ovary: 4 cases report
Korean Journal of Pathology
;
: 214-219, 1985.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Development of a malignant tumor within a mature cystic teratoma is a serious event, and occurs in about 1%~4% of cases. The malignant transformation occurs most frequently in the squamous epithelium with the formation of a squamous cell carcinoma. There are 10 cases reported in the literature, in Korea. We report 4 additional cases, which include 3 squamous cell carcinomas and 1 adenosquamous carcinomas, arising in cystic teratoma of the ovary.
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Korean Journal of Pathology
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1985
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