Malignant Degeneration in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of Ovary A Case Report

Mamata Lakhey; K Verma; I R Khan; S P Sah; S Rani

doi:10.31729/jnma.845

Journal of Nepal Medical Association (Apr 2003)

Malignant Degeneration in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of Ovary A Case Report

Mamata Lakhey,
K Verma,
I R Khan,
S P Sah,
S Rani

Affiliations

Mamata Lakhey: Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
K Verma: Associate Professor, Department of Gynae. and Obst., B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
I R Khan: Senior Resident, Department of Pathology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
S P Sah: Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
S Rani: Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.845
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 40, no. 138

Abstract

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Malignant transformation of benign cystic teratoma of ovary is rare and the most common malignancy encountered is squamous cell carcinoma. The diagnosis is rarely made preoperatively and the prognosis is usually poor. Here we report a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising in a dermoid in a 44 years old lady who presented with bilateral dermoid cysts. The preoperative findings, surgical approach and adjuvant therapy are discussed. Key Words: Malignant transformation, benign cystic teratoma, squamous cell carcinoma.

Published in Journal of Nepal Medical Association

ISSN: 0028-2715 (Print); 1815-672X (Online)
Publisher: Nepal Medical Association
Country of publisher: Nepal
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General)
Website: http://www.jnma.com.np

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