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Malignant transformation of an ovarian mature cystic teratoma: computed tomography findings

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Introduction

The malignant transformation of an ovarian mature cystic teratoma is rare. We presented such a case of a 46-year-old woman with characteristic computed tomography (CT) findings.

Case report

The patient had suffered from fullness and tenderness of the lower abdomen for one year. A high serum CA-125 level was noted. Computed tomography images showed a left adnexal mass with fat, calcification and soft tissue components, and areas of invasion through the teratoma wall.

Outcome

The histologic diagnosis was compatible with a squamous cell carcinoma arising from a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.

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  1. School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

    Pei-Fang Lai

  2. Department of Radiology, Taipei Medical University/Municipal Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

    Shu-Chiang Hsieh, Jerry Chin-Wei Chien, Wing P. Chan & Chun Yu

  3. Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

    Chia-Liang Fang

  4. Department of Radiology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

    Wing P. Chan & Chun Yu

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Lai, PF., Hsieh, SC., Chien, J.CW. et al. Malignant transformation of an ovarian mature cystic teratoma: computed tomography findings. Arch Gynecol Obstet 271, 355–357 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-004-0676-0

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