Chondromatous differentiation in clear cell carcinoma of the ovary: a rare finding challenging the differential diagnosis
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, vol.278, no.6, pp.569-572, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 278 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-008-0624-5
- Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.569-572
- Keywords: Ovarian neoplasm, Clear cell carcinoma, Chondromatous differentiation, CHONDROID DIFFERENTIATION, CARCINOSARCOMA, TUMORS, HISTOGENESIS, FEATURES
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective Ovarian surface epithelial tumors rarely have heterologous elements including bone or cartilage that may appear histologically benign or malignant. There are a few case reports in the literature of ovarian tumors containing chondromatous areas.