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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005;48(12):2983-2987.
Published online December 1, 2005.
A Case of Pure Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary.
Seong Hwan O, Sang Hun Jung, Seong Nam Park, Su Mi Na, Heung Gon Kim, Hyung Bae Moon
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Wonkwang Medical School, Iksan, Korea.
2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Wonkwang Medical School, Iksan, Korea. h1gkim@chollian.net
Abstract
The squamous cell carcinoma of ovary is very rare in the ovarian malignancy. The majority of squamous cell carcinomas of ovary are considered to be associated with mature cystic teratoma, Brenner tumor and malignant degenerated endometriosis. Therefore, pure ovarian squamous cell carcinoma is extremely rare. The pathogenesis, prognosis and proper treatment guideline of this malignancy are still unknown, because of it's rarity. Recently we experienced a case of primary squamous cell carcinoma without previously commented disease condition. After nearby cytoreductive surgery, postoperative chemotherapy with radiotherapy has been undergoing. We report this malignancy with a brief review of literature.
Key Words: Pure Primary squamous cell carcinoma, Ovary


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