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Primary Ovarian Malignant Melanoma Arising in Teratomatous Component of Mixed- Germ Cell Tumor in a Child: Case report.

Authors :
Özyörük, Derya
Demir, Hacı Ahmet
Emir, Suna
Haberal, Asuman Nihan
Bugdayc, Meral
Ötgün, İbrahim
Source :
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology; May2014, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p362-365, 4p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Primary ovarian malignant melanoma arising in teratomatous component of germ cell tumors is seen extremely rare with most reports being only of single cases and small series in reproductive aged woman and mostly from cystic teratoma, whereas information on pediatric presentation is sparse. This case is reported for being extremely rare tumor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
GERM cell tumors
TERATOMA

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08880018
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95702741
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/08880018.2013.879399