Publications by authors named "J Kasznica"

•Treatment of sex-cord stromal tumors with carboplatin and taxane is both feasible and safe.•FOXL2 mutations account for approximately 50% of these tumors.•Carboplatin and taxane may afford a favorable outcome.

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•Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare aggressive tumor with approximately 400 new cases annually in the US.•In optimal cytoreduction HIPEC is the standard treatment.•In suboptimal cytoreduction IV cisplatin and pemetrexed have high efficacy.

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Gestational choriocarcinoma is a highly malignant form of gestational trophoblastic tumors. Placental involvement of the tumor is exceedingly rare. We describe a case of intraplacental choriocarcinoma in a full-term placenta.

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► Teratomas are composed of elements of all three germ layers, all potentially capable of undergoing malignant transformation. ► A case of malignant melanoma arising in a mature teratoma is presented.

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