Squamous cell carcinoma malignant transformation in mature cystic teratoma of the ovary: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Mature cystic teratoma of the ovary is classified among the benign ovarian germ cell neoplasms, and its malignant transformation occurs very rarely (in about 2%). As a result of nonspecific signs and symptoms, preoperative diagnosis of theses malignancies is a challenge to clinic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04465-8 |