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

Authors

  • 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

Abstract

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.

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Published

2003-04-01

How to Cite

Lakhey, M., Verma, K., Khan, I. R., Sah, S. P., & Rani, S. (2003). Malignant Degeneration in a Mature Cystic Teratoma of Ovary A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 40(138), 90–92. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.845

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 138 (2001)

Section

Case Reports

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