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

• Main Authors: Takai Masaaki (Author), Kanemura Masanori (Author), Kawaguchi Hiroshi (Author), Fujiwara Satoe (Author), Yoo Saha (Author), Tanaka Yoshimichi (Author), Tsunetoh Satoshi (Author), Terai Yoshito (Author), Yamada Takashi (Author), Ohmichi Masahide (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

<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, adenocarcinoma of the gastrointestinal type is extremery rare. We herein present a case of adenocarcinoma of the intestinal type arising from a MCT.</p> <p>Case</p> <p>A 49-year-old female underwent surgery for a left ovarian tumor. The histology of the cyst walls revealed a MCT with a few hair shafts and a squamous layer, while another part of the tumor showed adenocarcinoma of the intestinal type. Five years after surgery, she is alive without disease.</p>

Item Description

10.1186/1757-2215-5-41
1757-2215