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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Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of ovarian cancer. It is made up of tumour cells that look similar to the cells normally found in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the stomach or intestines. These tumour cells produce mucus, which is a thick fluid, and this gives the tumour its name. Most mucinous carcinomas are …
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Endometrioid carcinoma is a type of ovarian cancer that starts from the epithelial cells, which are the cells that normally cover the surface of the ovary and line the glands inside the uterus. It accounts for about 10% of all ovarian cancers. Many cases of ovarian endometrioid carcinoma are associated with a condition called endometriosis. …
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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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A mature cystic teratoma is a noncancerous tumour of the ovary. It is made up of mature (fully developed) tissues that come from two or three of the body’s germ layers. Germ layers are the basic building blocks that form all the organs in the body. The three germ layers are: Ectoderm – Contains tissues …
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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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