Squamous cell carcinoma arising in a mature cystic teratoma

Abstract

Two cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) arising in a mature cystic teratoma (MCT) are being discussed for their rarity and pattern of infiltration of tumor cells in the stroma (alpha mode, beta mode and gamma mode), which is a key factor in deciding the prognosis and patient survival.

Keywords

• Malignant transformation
• Mature Cystic Teratoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma