Ovarian Tumors

What are Ovarian Tumors?

Ovarian tumors are solid mass of tissue that are formed when abnormal cells group together in ovaries Examples of ovarian tumors include:  Epithelial tumorsGerm cell tumorsSex cord stromal tumorsMetastatic tumors
Stromal Hyperthecosis

What is Stromal Hyperthecosis?

Stromal hyperthecosis are presence of nests of luteinized theca cells in the ovarian stroma due to differentiation of the ovarian interstitial cells into steroidogenically active luteinized stromal cells. What is the Pathology of Stromal Hyperthecosis? The pathology of stromal hyperthecosis…
Polycystic Ovaries

What are Polycystic Ovaries?

Polycystic ovaries are conditions in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. What is the Pathology of Polycystic Ovaries? The pathology of polycystic ovaries is: -Etiology:…
Luteal Cysts of the Ovary

What are Luteal Cysts of the Ovary?

Luteal cysts are a type of functional ovarian cyst that results when a corpus luteum fails to regress following the release of an ovum.  What is the Pathology of Ovarian Luteal Cysts? The pathology of ovarian luteal cysts is: -Etiology:…
Ovarian Follicle Cysts

What are Ovarian Follicle Cysts?

Ovarian follicle cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman’s ovaries and can range from small as a pea, to larger than an orange and are generally functional in nature and harmless. What is the Pathology of Ovarian…
Ovary Pathology

What is Ovary Pathology?

Ovary Pathology is the study and diagnosis of the diseases associated with the ovum producing organ of female reproductive system called as ovary.  Examples of ovary pathology include: Nonneoplastic and functional cystsOvarian tumorsEpithelial tumorsGerm cell tumorsSex cord stromal tumorsMetastatic tumors
Adenocarcinoma of the Fallopian Tube

What is Adenocarcinoma of the Fallopian Tube?

Adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube is a type of cancer which develops on the fallopian tubes tissues.  What is the Pathology of Fallopian Tube Adenocarcinoma? The pathology of fallopian tube adenocarcinoma is: -Etiology: The cause of fallopian tube adenocarcinoma is…
Adenomatoid Tumors

What are Adenomatoid Tumors?

Adenomatoid tumors aka mesotheliomas are benign or malignant neoplasm of mesothelial origin involving the fallopian tubes.  What is the Pathology of Adenomatoid Tumors? The pathology of adenomatoid tumors is: -Etiology: The cause of adenomatoid tumors is somatic missense mutations. -Genes…
Fallopian Tube Tumors

What are Fallopian Tube Tumors?

Fallopian tube tumors are a solid mass of tissue that forms when abnormal cells group together in the fallopian tubes. Examples of fallopian tube tumors include: Adenomatoid tumors aka mesotheliomasAdenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube