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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Main Authors: Amir Masoud Jafari-Nozad, Najmeh Jahani, Narges Nazeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04465-8