Teratoma

Research results from Hallym University, Department of Pathology update understanding of germ cell cancer

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"In her left ovary a grossly visible, intestinal loop, 9 cm long, with hanging mesentery attached to the cystic wall of a mature cystic teratoma associated with a yolk sac tumor was observed, and in her right ovary another mature cystic teratoma was observed. Microscopy of the intestinal loop indicated a well-organized, intact layer of small intestinal wall. The yolk sac tumor predominantly had a poly-vitelline pattern. Previously, gastrointestinal wall or epithelium that was identified on microscopy has been reported," wrote M.J. Kwon and colleagues, Hallym University, Department of Pathology.

The researchers concluded: "To the authors' knowledge this is the first case report of the formation of a grossly visible, completely developed intestinal loop in a malignant mixed germ cell tumor."

Kwon and colleagues published their study in Pathology International (Bowel loop in an ovarian tumor: grossly visible, completely developed intestinal loop in mature cystic teratoma of malignant mixed germ cell tumor. Pathology International, 2009;59(7):479-81).

For more information, contact M.J. Kwon, Kangdong Sacred-Heart Hospital, Dept. of Pathology, Hallym University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Publisher contact information for the journal Pathology International is: Blackwell Publishing Inc., 350 Main St., Malden, MA 02148, USA.

Keywords: Korea, Seoul, Gastroenterology, Germ Cell Cancer, Germ Cell Carcinoma, Oncology, Pathology, Teratoma, Urology.

This article was prepared by Clinical Oncology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Clinical Oncology Week via NewsRx.com.