[Malignized dermoid cyst of the ovary].

Mature germ cell derived cystic teratoma of the ovary, i.e. dermoid cyst, is a common ovarian neoplasm, seldom progressing to malignancy. Malignized dermoid cyst is most commonly diagnosed in a woman of approx. 50 years of age, either during or after an operation. Owing to the rarity of the disease, the lines of treatment are based on retrospective series of cases.