Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: unusual presentation as metastatic cervical lymph node

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2008 Aug;34(4 Pt 2):696-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00909.x.

Abstract

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a rare and recently recognized subtype of ovarian surface epithelial cancer. We present a case that presented with metastatic cervical lymph nodes which is an extremely rare presentation of an ovarian carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Neck
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ovary / pathology*