Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the intestinal type arising from mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a rare case report and review of the literature

Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the intestinal type arising from mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a rare case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) are the most common germ cell tumors of the ovary. Malignant tranformation occurs in 1-2% of these neoplasms. Although most of the malignancies arising from MCTs are squamous cell carcinomas, adenocarci...

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Main Authors: Takai Masaaki, Kanemura Masanori, Kawaguchi Hiroshi, Fujiwara Satoe, Yoo Saha, Tanaka Yoshimichi, Tsunetoh Satoshi, Terai Yoshito, Yamada Takashi, Ohmichi Masahide
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Ovarian Research
Subjects:
Malignant transformation
Mature cystic teratoma
Adenocarcinoma
Intestinal type
Online Access:http://www.ovarianresearch.com/content/5/1/41

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