CASE REPORT: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA AND SPINDLE CELL SARCOMA (SCS) ARISING IN A MATURE CYSTIC TERATOMA OF THE OVARY

Case report: Squamous cell carcinoma and spindle cell sarcoma (SCS) arising in a mature cystic teratoma of the ovary

ObjectiveMalignant transformation of mature ovarian teratoma is a rare phenomenon, mainly occurring in postmenopausal period.Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 80% of all malignant transformations.Sarcoma transformation is much less common and tends to imply a poorer prognosis and aggressiveness.Case reportWe report a case of undifferentiated sar

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Biocontrol potential of Streptomyces sp. CACIS-1.5CA against phytopathogenic fungi causing postharvest fruit diseases

Abstract Background Fungi are one of the microorganisms that cause most damage to fruits worldwide, affecting their quality and consumption.Chemical controls with pesticides are used to diminish postharvest losses of fruits.However, biological control with microorganisms or natural compounds is an increasing alternative to protect fruits and vegeta

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