What is a fibrothecoma? A fibrothecoma is an uncommon and noncancerous type of ovarian tumour made up of thecal cells and fibroblastic spindle cells. It shares features with two other types of noncancerous ovarian tumours, thecomas and fibromas. Is a fibrothecoma benign or malignant? Fibrothecoma is a benign (noncancerous) type of ovarian tumour. What is …
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What is a thecoma? A thecoma is an uncommon and noncancerous type of ovarian tumour. The tumour is made up of specialized thecal cells that are normally found in the ovary. Is a thecoma benign or malignant? Thecoma is a benign (noncancerous) type of ovarian tumour. What are the symptoms of a thecoma? The most …
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What is a borderline Brenner tumour? A borderline Brenner tumour is a rare non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. The tumour starts from the cells normally found on the outside surface of the ovary. Most are believed to develop from a benign Brenner tumour. What are the symptoms of a borderline Brenner tumour? Most borderline Brenner …
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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 mucinous cystadenofibroma? A mucinous cystadenofibroma is a non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. While these tumours are non-cancerous, they can grow to be very large in size and can cause significant symptoms for many patients. How do pathologists make this diagnosis? For most women, the diagnosis of mucinous cystadenofibroma is only made when the …
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Atrophy of the ovary refers to the shrinking or decrease in size of the ovary. This occurs when the ovarian tissue loses its normal function and structure, leading to a reduction in hormone production and a loss of healthy ovarian cells. Atrophy of the ovary is a normal part of the aging process. It is …
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A benign Brenner tumour is a rare, non-cancerous (benign) growth that develops in the ovary. Brenner tumours are usually small and do not spread to other body parts. They are often found incidentally during imaging tests or surgery for different conditions. What are the symptoms of a benign Brenner tumour of the ovary? Many women …
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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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