What is a mitotically active cellular fibroma? A mitotically active cellular fibroma is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. It develops from the stromal cells normally found inside the ovary. These tumours can range in size from less than 1.0 cm to over 20 cm. It is called a ‘mitotically active cellular’ fibroma because the …
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What is a cellular fibroma? A cellular fibroma is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. It develops from the stromal cells normally found inside the ovary. These tumours can range in size from less than 1.0 cm to over 20 cm. It is called a ‘cellular’ fibroma because the density of tumour cells (the number …
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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 a serous borderline tumour? Serous borderline tumour is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. Although it is considered non-cancerous, the tumour cells can spread to other organs within the abdomen and pelvis. Is a serous borderline tumour of the ovary a type of cancer? No. Serous borderline tumour is not a type of …
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