Dysgerminoma of the Ovary

What is Dysgerminoma of the Ovary?

Dysgerminoma of the ovary is a malignant germ cell tumor of the ovary believed to arise from primordial germ cells.  What is the Pathology of Ovarian Dysgerminoma? The pathology of ovarian dysgerminoma is: -Etiology: The cause of ovarian dysgerminoma is…
Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary

What is Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary?

Choriocarcinoma of the o.vary is highly malignant ovarian tumor which is characterized by the presence of trophoblastic malignant cells, and the production of the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin hCG in the absence of an ongoing pregnancy. What is the…
Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary

What are Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary?

Germ cell tumors of the ovary are malignant cancer cells formed in the germ egg cells of the ovary.  Germ cell tumors of the ovary include:  Choriocarcinoma of the ovaryDysgerminoma of the ovaryYolk sac tumor of the ovaryMixed germ cell…
Transitional Cell Tumors of the Ovary

What are Transitional Cell Tumors of the Ovary?

Transitional cell tumors of the ovary resemble urothelium rather than ovarian surface epithelium, described as a primary ovarian carcinoma in which definite urothelial features are present, but no benign, metaplastic and/or proliferating. What is the Pathology of Transitional Cell Tumors…
Serous Tumors of the Ovary

What are Serous Tumors of the Ovary?

Serous Tumors of the Ovary is the tumor arose from the serous membrane, in the epithelial layer in the abdominopelvic cavity. What is the Pathology of Serous Ovarian Tumors? The pathology of serous ovarian tumors is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Mucinous Tumors of the Ovary

What are Mucinous Tumors of the Ovary?

Mucinous Tumors of the Ovary are epithelial ovarian tumors that arise from the transformed cells of the coelomic epithelium that look like the cells of the endocervical epithelium endocervical or müllerian type.  What is the Pathology of Mucinous Ovarian Tumors?…
Endometrioid Ovarian Tumors

What are Endometrioid Ovarian Tumors?

Endometrioid ovarian tumors is ovarian carcinoma resembling endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the endometrium. What is the Pathology of Endometrioid Ovarian Tumors? The pathology of endometrioid ovarian tumors is: -Etiology: The cause of endometrioid ovarian tumors is unknown. -Genes involved: PTEN, CTNNB1,…
Cystadenofibroma of the Ovary

What is Cystadenofibroma of the Ovary?

Cystadenofibroma of the Ovary is a relatively rare benign ovarian tumor that contains both epithelial and fibrous stromal components which often appears complex; cystic- to solid-appearing masses and it often resembles a malignant tumor. What is the Pathology of Cystadenofibroma…
Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary

What is Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary?

Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary is a distinct entity of epithelial ovarian cancer which is Malignant epithelial tumor composed of clear, eosinophilic or hobnail cells with tubulocystic, papillary and solid growth patterns. What is the Pathology of Clear Cell…
Epithelial Tumors

What are Epithelial Tumors?

Epithelial tumors are benign tumors present on the outer surface of ovaries   Examples of epithelial tumors include: Clear cell carcinomaCystadenofibromaEndometrioid ovarian tumorsMucinous tumorsSerous tumorsTransitional cell tumors