A rare case of malignant transformation: squamous cell carcinoma arising on the basis of an ovarian mature cystic teratoma
Malignant transformation of MCTs, though rare, poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Comprehensive preoperative imaging and meticulous postoperative histopathological evaluation are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management. This case underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex gynecologic pathologies.
Authors
- Sümeyya Duran Kaymak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0593-1202)
- Rasime Pelin Kavak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9782-0029)
- Candost Hanedan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5518-3620)
- Berna Turhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2522-5719)
- Furkan Özdem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6082-7624)
- Sezgi Barlas
- Özge Demirsoy
Institutions
- Ankara University (TR)
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Memorial Ankara Hospital (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03755-7
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00