A juvenile type granulosa cell tumour (GCT) is a rare and slow-growing type of ovarian cancer that typically develops in girls and women before 30 years of age. The tumour is composed of immature (primitive) appearing granulosa cells. Mature granulosa cells are normally found in the ovary where they produce the hormone estrogen and support …
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What is a sex cord-stromal tumour? The term sex cord-stromal tumour (SCT) refers to a group of tumours that start from specialized sex cord or stromal cells normally found in the ovary. Types of ovarian tumours in this group include fibroma, thecoma, adult-type granulosa cell tumour, juvenile-type granulosa cell tumour, and Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour. Are …
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An adult type granulosa cell tumour (GCT), a rare and slow-growing ovarian cancer, originates from specialized granulosa cells in the ovary. Adult type GCTs belong to a category of ovarian tumours called sex-cord stromal tumours. Despite its name, this type of cancer can occur at any age although the majority of patients are perimenopausal. What …
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What is an immature teratoma? An immature teratoma is a type of ovarian cancer. It develops from specialized germ cells in the ovary. Because teratomas start from a type of cell that has the ability to turn into any other type of cell, teratomas may contain a variety of tissue types including skin, brain, intestine, …
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What is clear cell carcinoma of the ovary? Clear cell carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. Most clear cell carcinomas are associated with a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (which is normally found in the uterus) outside of the uterus and the ovary is a common location to find …
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What is mucinous carcinoma of the ovary? Mucinous carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. It develops from the tissue on the inside of the ovary. The tumour is usually made up of many small spaces. Pathologists call these spaces cysts. The walls of the cysts can be thin or thick and more solid areas may be …
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What is low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary? Low-grade serous carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. It develops from cells normally found on the outside surface of the ovary or the tissue that lines the inside of the abdominal cavity. It is an uncommon, slow-growing cancer that usually has spread to other organs including …
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What is high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary? High-grade serous carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian and fallopian tube cancer. It starts from cells normally found on the outside surface of the ovary or the inside surface of the fallopian tube. Regardless of where the tumour starts, it often involves both organs at …
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What is endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary? Endometrioid carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer. Most endometrioid carcinomas are associated with a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (which is normally found in the uterus) outside of the uterus and the ovary is a common location to find endometriosis. About 1% …
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