Malignant Melanoma Arising in an Ovarian Mature Cystic Teratoma - A Rare Entity
Mature cystic teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts, are composed of a mixture of tissues derived from all three germ layers and constitute about 20% of all ovarian neoplasms. However, malignant transformation in a mature cystic teratoma is an uncommon event occurring only in about 1.8% cases. A...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5817/12457_CE[Ra_Ash]_F(P)_PF1(NJAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |