Malignant Transformation in Dermoid Cyst: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Journal Title: GUJARAT CANCER SOCIETY RESEARCH JOURNAL - Year 2016, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Malignant transformation of a mature cystic teratoma (MCT) is a very rare complication with an incidence of 1-2%.The most common form of malignant transformation of the MCT is squamous cell carcinoma. Other tumors arising in MCT include basal cell carcinoma, sebaceous tumor, malignant melanoma, adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and neuroectodermal tumor. Adequate sampling is essential in these ovarian tumors to establish their teratomatous origin and avoid an erroneous diagnosis. We hereby report a case series of 3 cases of dermoid cyst with malignant transformation to squamous cell carcin
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Shilpa Patel, Ruchi Arora, Hiren Dabhi
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