Volume : 7, Issue : 5, May - 2018

Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma ovary- a rare occurrence

Dr Divya Sharma, Dr Anshu Gupta, Dr Nivedita Sarda

Abstract :

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;mso-bidi-font-family:Calii;&#10;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">Mature cystic teratoma (MCT) also called dermoid cyst, is the most common ovarian neoplasm. Malignant transformation is rare and observed in 1-3% of all MCTs. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy followed by adenocarcinoma. We describe a case of squamous cell carcinoma arising from a MCT in a 58 year post menopausal female. She presented with pain and heaviness in lower abdomen since two months. A large abdominopelvic mass was noted on local examination. The patient underwent hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Final histopathology was reported as squamous cell carcinoma of left ovary arising from dermoid cyst and invading the left fallopian tube.<o:p></o:p></span></p>