[Malignant dermoid cyst of the ovary with double tumor cell population, revealed by an umbilical metastasis]

Ann Pathol. 1992;12(3):178-82.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report a case of multiple malignancies (squamous cell carcinoma and carcinoid) arising in a dermoid cyst of the ovary. The tumor being revealed by an umbilical metastasis. They insist on the rarity of this entity and discuss the elements of diagnosis and prognosis through a review of literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Abdominal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Cell Count
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology*
  • Dermoid Cyst / secondary
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Umbilicus / pathology*