Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary is a type of ovarian cancer named for the appearance of its cells under the microscope — many of the tumor cells have large amounts of a substance called glycogen inside them, which washes out during the preparation of the tissue slide and leaves the cell’s interior looking pale, …
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Mucinous carcinoma of the ovary is a type of ovarian cancer that develops from cells that produce mucus. Under the microscope, the tumor cells resemble the cells that line parts of the digestive tract, such as the stomach or intestines, which is why pathologists describe this tumor as having “mucinous” or gastrointestinal-type features. Mucinous carcinoma …
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Endometrioid carcinoma of the ovary is a type of ovarian cancer whose cells resemble the cells of endometrioid carcinoma of the uterus when examined under the microscope. It develops from epithelial cells and accounts for about 10% of all ovarian carcinomas. Unlike the more common high-grade serous carcinoma, most endometrioid carcinomas of the ovary are …
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What is a serous cystadenoma? A serous cystadenoma is a very common non-cancerous type of ovarian tumour. It develops from the cells on the surface of the ovary. While these tumours are non-cancerous, they can grow to be very large in size and as a result, can cause significant symptoms for many patients. What are …
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What is mucinous cystadenoma? A mucinous cystadenoma 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 cystadenoma is only made when the entire …
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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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Mature teratoma of the ovary is a noncancerous (benign) ovarian tumor. It is one of the most common ovarian tumors, accounting for about 20% of all ovarian neoplasms, and it can occur at any age, though it is most often diagnosed in women of reproductive age. Mature teratoma is also known as a mature cystic …
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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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