Primary mixed epithelial and germ cell tumors of the ovary. Two case reports and literature review.

Eur J Gynaecol Oncol

2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece.

Published: March 2011

Two cases of mixed germ cell and epithelial primary ovarian tumors which developed in women 47 and 57 years of age are reported. In both cases, large teratomas measuring 20 and 21 cm were observed in combination with carcinoids and malignant mucinous neoplasms. A possible common oncogenic mechanism is discussed and a literature review is presented.

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