Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary
| Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary | |
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 Micrograph of transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary. H&E stain. | |
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Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary, abbreviated TCC of the ovary, is a rare type of ovarian cancer that has an appearance similar to urothelial carcinoma (also known as transitional cell carcinoma).[1]
Diagnosis
TCC of the ovary is diagnosed by examination of the tissue by a pathologist. It has a characteristic appearance under the microscope and distinctive pattern of immunostaining.[2]
Pathology
It is not related urothelial carcinoma.[1] It is in the transitional cell category of ovarian tumours which also includes malignant Brenner tumour and benign Brenner tumour.
Treatment
The main treatment is surgical resection.[1]
Prognosis
These tumours do better than other types of epithelial tumours of the ovary.[1]
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See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Tazi, EM.; Lalya, I.; Tazi, MF.; Ahellal, Y.; M'rabti, H.; Errihani, H. (2010). "Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: a rare case and review of literature.". World J Surg Oncol 8: 98. doi:10.1186/1477-7819-8-98. PMC 2996384. PMID 21073751.
- ↑ Eichhorn, JH.; Young, RH. (Apr 2004). "Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: a morphologic study of 100 cases with emphasis on differential diagnosis.". Am J Surg Pathol 28 (4): 453–63. doi:10.1097/00000478-200404000-00004. PMID 15087664.
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