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Mucinous adenocarcinoma and strumal carcinoid tumor arising in one mature cystic teratoma of the ovary with synchronous cervical cancer
Author(s) -
Kim Seok Mo,
Choi Ho Sun,
Byun Ji Soo,
Kim Yoon Ha,
Kim Kyoung Seon,
Rim So Yi,
Kim Hyung Rok,
Nam Jong Hee,
Choi Yoo Duk
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1046/j.1341-8076.2003.00073.x
Subject(s) - medicine , adenocarcinoma , malignant transformation , cervical cancer , ovary , cancer , teratoma , dermoid cyst , pathology
Abstract Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma is an uncommon complication. While any of the constituent tissues of a teratoma has the potential to undergo malignant transformation, squamous cell carcinoma is the most commonly associated cancer. We present an unusual case of a postmenopausal woman with synchronous mucinous adenocarcinoma and strumal carcinoid tumor from one of two ovarian mature cystic teratomas (one in each ovary) with synchronous cervical cancer. We suggest that malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma and synchronous cervical cancer be treated by hysterectomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.