Multiple neuroectodermal tumors arising in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.
Benign cystic teratomas are common, comprising 11-20% of all ovarian tumors. Neural elements can be identified in 38% of teratomas, but the development of a malignant neural neoplasm in an ovarian tumor of this type is rare. Multiple neuroectodermal tumor foci have not been previously described in association with a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary.
Oláh
K S
KS
Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Needham
P G
PG
Jones
B
B
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009837:Oligodendroglioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013724:Teratoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery