What is a mucinous borderline tumour? A mucinous borderline tumour is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. While the tumour is considered non-cancerous, it is associated with a small risk of turning into cancer over time. The behaviour of this tumour is thought to fall somewhere in between a mucinous cystadenoma which is a non-cancerous …
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What is a mature cystic teratoma? A mature cystic teratoma is a type of non-cancerous ovarian tumour. It develops from the germ cells in the ovary. It is the most common non-cancerous ovarian tumour in adults. Because teratomas start from a type of cell that has the ability to turn into any other type of …
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What is an endometrioid borderline tumour of the ovary? Endometrioid borderline tumour is a type of ovarian tumour that has low malignant potential. This means that there is a small risk that the tumour will turn into cancer over time. The behaviour of an endometrioid borderline tumour is in between that of an endometrioid cystadenofibroma …
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