Mucinous adenocarcinoma and strumal carcinoid tumor arising in one mature cystic teratoma of the ovary with synchronous cervical cancer

• DOI: 10.1046/j.1341-8076.2003.00073.x
• Publication Date: 2003-03-12T07:38:41Z
• Authors: Seok Mo Kim; Ho Sun Choi; Ji Soo Byun; Yoon Ha Kim; Kyoung Seon Kim; So Yi Rim; Hyung Rok Kim; Jong Hee Nam; Yoo Duk Choi
• Keywords: Malignant Transformation; Dermoid cyst

Abstract Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma is an uncommon complication. While any the constituent tissues a has potential to undergo malignant transformation, squamous cell carcinoma most commonly associated cancer. We present unusual case postmenopausal woman with synchronous mucinous adenocarcinoma and strumal carcinoid tumor from one two ovarian teratomas (one in each ovary) cervical suggest that cancer be treated by hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy.