GALLBLADDER PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS GALLBLADDER PATHOLOGY?

Gallbladder pathology are diseases or disorders involving the gallbladder.  What are Congenital Anomalies of the Gallbladder? Congenital anomalies of the gallbladder are rare, difficult to diagnose with imaging studies, and can be accompanied by other malformations of the biliary or…
Metastatic Tumors to the Ovaries

What are Metastatic Tumors to the Ovaries?

Metastatic tumors to the ovaries are an advanced stage malignancy that has spread from the cells in the ovaries to distant areas of the body. Most metastatic tumors to the ovary are from the female genital tract. A particularly interesting…
Pregnancy Luteomas

What are Pregnancy Luteomas?

Pregnancy luteoma are rare, nonneoplastic lesions of the ovary thought to be caused by the hormonal effects of pregnancy. What is the Pathology of Pregnancy Luteomas? The pathology of pregnancy luteomas is: -Etiology: The cause of pregnancy luteomas is hormonal…
Gonadoblastoma

What is a Gonadoblastoma?

Gonadoblastoma is a rare ovarian lesion that consists of germ cells that resemble those of dysgerminoma and gonadal stroma cells and are benign but sometimes may become malignant.  What is the Pathology of Gonadoblastoma? The pathology of gonadoblastoma is: -Etiology:…
Leydig Cell Tumors

What are Leydig Cell Tumors?

Hilus cell tumors aka pure leydig cell tumors are uncommon branch of androgen producing neoplasms which are mostly benign and have characteristic gross and microscopic features. What is the Pathology of Leydig Cell Tumors? The pathology of hilus cell tumors…
Thecomas

What are Thecomas?

Thecomas are benign ovarian neoplasms composed only of theca cells and produce estrogen. What is the Pathology of Thecomas? The pathology of thecomas is: -Etiology: The cause of thecomas is unknown. -Genes involved: PTCH gene. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events…
Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumors

What are Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumors?

Sertoli-leydig cell tumors are a rare cancer of the ovaries which produce and release a male sex hormone called testosterone. What is the Pathology of Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumors? The pathology of sertoli-leydig cell tumors is: -Etiology: The cause of sertoli-leydig…
Granulosa Cell Tumors

What are Granulosa Cell Tumors?

Granulosa cell tumors are that which arise from granulosa cells. They are estrogen secreting tumors and present as large, complex, ovarian masses. What is the Pathology of Granulosa Cell Tumors? The pathology of granulosa cell tumors is: -Etiology: The cause…
Fibrothecomas

What are Fibrothecomas?

Fibrothecomas are a spectrum of benign sex cord–stromal tumors composed of fibroblastic stromal cells and/or luteinized theca-like cells. When both cell types are present in a tumor, it is typically classified as fibrothecoma. What is the Pathology of Fibrothecomas? The…
Fibromas

What are Fibromas?

Fibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous or connective tissue. They can grow in any organ.  What is the Pathology of Fibromas? The pathology of fibromas is: -Etiology: The cause of fibromas is unknown. -Genes involved: TP53, ESR1…