A case of clear cell carcinoma arising from the endometriosis of the paraovarian cyst

J Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Mar;20(1):60-2. doi: 10.3802/jgo.2009.20.1.60. Epub 2009 Mar 31.

Abstract

Malignant transformation of endometriosis is an infrequent complication. Clear cell carcinoma from endometriosis is very rare in the paraovarian cyst. To date no cases have been reported. We report a case of clear cell carcinoma arising from endometriosis of the paraovarian cyst with a brief review of literature.

Keywords: Clear cell carcinoma; Endometriosis; Paraovarian cyst.