Squamous cell carcinoma in situ arising in mature cystic teratoma

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2002 Jul;45(3):345-6.

Abstract

Mature cystic teratomas of ovary are common tumors. A few may exhibit malignant degeneration, most of these being invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We report a rare case of pure squamous cell carcinoma in situ in benign cystic teratoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Skin Appendage / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy
  • Precancerous Conditions
  • Teratoma / diagnosis*