• Epithelial cystic tumors account for about 60% of all true ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous epithelial tumors account for approximately 10-15% of all epithelial ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Two types are recognized: serous and mucinous.Ovarian cystadenomas are common benign epithelial neoplasms that carry an excellent prognosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Angiosarcoma of the ovary is rare but represents an aggressive type of malignant ovarian neoplasms. (hindawi.com)
  • Nonepithelial malignant neoplasms sometimes arise in mucinous tumors, typically as mural nodules. (hindawi.com)
  • The E2 and P4 levels in peripheral and ovarian venous blood were measured in 45 postemenopausal women with ovarian neoplasms. (nii.ac.jp)
  • The results suggest that gonadotropins may play a role in the growth and differentiation of a certain type of human ovarian neoplasms. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Amongst individuals undergoing surgical resection of a pancreatic cyst, about 23 percent were mucinous cystic neoplasms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Where possible, surgical resection of mucinous cystic neoplasms is preferable. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mucinous cystadenomas of the ovary are benign epithelial neoplasms that can grow rapidly during pregnancy. (etsu.edu)
  • Because ovarian neoplasms can show different pathologic features in the various areas of the neoplasm, the entire neoplasm is submitted for pathological examination which means removal of that entire ovary. (wdxcyber.com)
  • Surface epithelial neoplasms are the most common ovarian tumors, constituting around 60% of all ovarian malignancies. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ovarian cystadenomas are common benign epithelial neoplasms which carry an excellent prognosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ovarian thecoma-fibroma groups are uncommon sex cord-stromal neoplasms, constituting 1.0%-4.0% of all ovarian tumors. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, how Sp17 expression varies with histology, grade, and stage of EOC and its expression in other ovarian neoplasms has not been defined. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study included 982 patients with benign, borderline, and malignant ovarian neoplasms and normal ovary. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sp17 expression was limited in other benign and non-epithelial malignant neoplasms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sp17 is highly expressed in benign, borderline, and low grade malignant serous ovarian neoplasms and can be quantified in serum. (biomedcentral.com)
  • At present, serum CA-125 is the most extensively used biomarker to preoperatively discriminate between benign and malignant ovarian neoplasms, detect recurrence, and monitor response to treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Benign mucinous tumors account for 80% of all mucinous ovarian neoplasms. (surgpath4u.com)
  • They are typically the largest of all ovarian neoplasms. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Ovarian tumors account for a considerable proportion of clinically relevant neoplasms in females, exhibiting a wide range of age at presentation (from infant to elderly patients). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Epithelial neoplasms of the ovary are thought to arise either directly or indirectly from the ovarian surface epithelium according to incessant ovulation theory[ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) are characterized with atypical epithelial proliferation without stromal invasion and they comprise about 10-15 % of primary epithelial ovarian neoplasms [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Guanylyl cyclase C is a specific marker for differentiating primary and metastatic ovarian mucinous neoplasms. (jefferson.edu)
  • Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a substantial subclass of pancreatic pathology, representing 20-50% of cystic pancreatic neoplasms [ 1 - 3 ]. (gastrores.org)
  • Pathology of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. (nih.gov)
  • In the remaining cases, angiosarcoma was associated with ovarian teratoma or epithelial neoplasm [ 2 , 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • It is considered the second commonest malignant ovarian neoplasm. (radiologycases.my)
  • Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) is a type of cystic lesion that occurs in the pancreas. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ovarian serous borderline neoplasm with noninvasive implants traditionally have been considered to be nonaggressive tumors associated with an excellent prognosis. (web.app)
  • Pseudomxyoma peritonei, usually due to a mucinous neoplasm of the appendix, may present similarly under the microscopic. (surgpath4u.com)
  • This must be distinguished from pseudomxyoma peritonei from a mucinous neoplasm of the appendix. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Cystadenoma is an uncommon, benign cystic epithelial neoplasm that frequently contains epithelium-lined papillary projections into the cystic spaces. (ecce216.com)
  • Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm in a transgender patient. (jefferson.edu)
  • To study the relationship between carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) subtype, and the presence of invasive carcinoma. (gastrores.org)
  • A 2-year interim analysis from the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis Phase 5 (IOTA5) study showed that 80% of ovarian cysts considered benign on ultrasonography either disappeared or required no intervention. (medscape.com)
  • Ovarian cystadenoma is a cystic benign tumor of the ovary. (wikipedia.org)
  • The purpose of this report is to describe the features of angiosarcoma arising in mucinous tumor that was misinterpreted as a benign vascular proliferation during the intraoperative consultation. (hindawi.com)
  • A 35 cm right ovarian mass submitted for intraoperative consultation was a multicystic mucinous tumor with an 8 cm area of hemorrhagic lesion between cystic locules. (hindawi.com)
  • The frozen section diagnosis was at least mucinous borderline tumor. (hindawi.com)
  • A macroscopic hemorrhagic area in an ovarian mucinous tumor should be evaluated with care, and the possibility of angiosarcoma should be borne in mind. (hindawi.com)
  • Mucinous tumor is a common type of ovarian epithelial tumors. (hindawi.com)
  • The frozen section diagnosis was at least mucinous borderline tumor, pending adequate tissue sampling for permanent sections to rule out mucinous adenocarcinoma. (hindawi.com)
  • The binding of human follicle-stimulating hormone (hFSH)and human luteinizing hormone (hLH) to ovarian tumor specimens from 29 patients was analyzed. (nii.ac.jp)
  • The specific binding of hFSH were demonstrated in three tumors of epithelial origin (serous cystadenoma and mucinous cystadenoma) and in two of sex cord-stromal origin (theca cell tumor and granulosa cell tumor). (nii.ac.jp)
  • Ovarian cancer stem cells that reside within the tumor play a role in cancer recurrence and progression. (biomedres.us)
  • The left adnexa and right ovarian tumor were resected with laparotomy, and pathology revealed bilateral ovarian fibromas with marked calcification. (bvsalud.org)
  • The most common combination is mucinous cystadenoma which occurs in association with Brenner tumor, mature cystic teratoma, Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, or even a serous cystadenoma. (bvsalud.org)
  • To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of this unusual combination of ovarian seromucinous tumor and clear cell carcinoma to be reported in the English literature. (hindawi.com)
  • Epithelial ovarian tumors are the most common tumor subtype. (amboss.com)
  • Rupture of a mucinous cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma leading to the spread of tumor cells throughout the peritoneum . (amboss.com)
  • This study was conducted to demonstrate the usefulness of MRI findings and quantitative values for Ovarian Mucinous Borderline Tumor of Endocervical Type is a slow-growing tumor of the ovary. (web.app)
  • Serous borderline tumor represents a group of noninvasive tumor of the ovary bridging between benign serous cystadenoma and serous carcinoma. (web.app)
  • We describe a case of a late recurrence of a mucinous intestinal-type borderline ovarian tumor with disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis. (web.app)
  • Approximately 5% of mucinous cystadenomas are associated with a dermoid cyst or a Brenner tumor. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Ovarian tumors comprise a heterogeneous group of lesions, displaying distinct tumor pathology and oncogenic potentiel. (biomedcentral.com)
  • According to the 2014 World Health Organization (WHO) classification and tumor morphology, primary ovarian tumors are subdivided into three categories: epithelial (60%), germ cell (30%), and sex-cord stromal tumors (8%)[ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ovarian epithelial tumors are subclassified into several categories based on two criteria: 1) the degree of epithelial proliferation and invasion and 2) the histotype of the epithelium composing the tumor. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During the period between January 2002 and December 2015, the pathology reports and archival files of the Gynecologic Oncology Department of Çukurova University Medical Hospital and the Gynecologic Oncology Department of Dumlupınar University, Evliya Çelebi Education and Research Hospital were retrospectively reviewed, and 144 patients of borderline ovarian tumor (as the study group) and 123 patients of serous cystadenoma (as the control group) were determined for eligibility in this study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Burke M, Talerman A, Carlson JA, Bibbo M. Residual ovarian tissue mimicking malignancy in a patient with mucinous carcinoid tumor of the ovary. (jefferson.edu)
  • Through genetic studies of exome sequence, it was found that gliomatosis is genetically identical to the parent ovarian tumor and developed from cells that disseminate from the ovarian teratoma. (mdwiki.org)
  • We present a 22-year-old female with a history of bilateral ovarian tumors in a prior pregnancy noted to have a recurrent ovarian mass on her left ovary at the time of cesarean section of a subsequent pregnancy. (etsu.edu)
  • She had two prior cystectomies for metachronous mucinous cystadenomas of her left ovary, and a right salpingo-oophorectomy for the ovarian torsion in her previous pregnancy. (etsu.edu)
  • Both tubal structures (hydrosalpinx, hydatids) and congenital broad ligament cystic masses (paramesonephric remnants) can appear to be ovarian cysts if the ovary is not seen in imaging separately on that side. (wdxcyber.com)
  • While it is possible that this represents a ovarian mass with mostly solid components, it is much more commonly a benign process involving the bowel, tube or adhesive disease around the ovary. (wdxcyber.com)
  • A case of one such combination of serous cystadenoma and fibroma of the ovary is being presented here in a postmenopausal woman. (bvsalud.org)
  • Borderline tumors of the ovary are intermediate between benign epithelial tumors (cystadenomas, adenofibromas) and invasive carcinomas, both morphologically and clinically. (web.app)
  • On histopathological examination, the cyst was confirmed as benign serous cystadenoma of the ovary. (medihelp.life)
  • The histopathology was suggestive of benign serous cystadenoma of the ovary. (medihelp.life)
  • Mucinous epithelial tumors of the ovary are characterized by epithelial cells that recapitulate endocervical epithelium or gastrointestinal epithelium. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Mucinous Tumors of the Ovary: A Review. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Ovarian cystadenomas are liquid-filled cysts that develop from cells on the surface of your ovary. (ecce216.com)
  • Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma is a benign tumour that arises from the surface epithelium of the ovary. (ecce216.com)
  • And if a cyst twists or causes the ovary to twist (called ovarian torsion), you'll need immediate surgery. (elispot.biz)
  • An ovarian cyst is a fluid- or tissue-filled sac or pouch in or on the ovary. (elispot.biz)
  • Cystadenoma cysts grow on the outer surface of the ovary and are benign (non-cancerous). (elispot.biz)
  • Ovarian cysts usually don't cause any problems during pregnancy, though if a cyst continues to grow it might rupture or twist or cause the ovary to twist (this twisting is called ovarian torsion). (elispot.biz)
  • If an ovarian cyst becomes large or bleeds, breaks open, or becomes twisted or causes the ovary to twist, it can be painful. (elispot.biz)
  • Endometrioid carcinomas account for 8-15% of all ovarian carcinomas. (radiologycases.my)
  • They are divided into three categories: (1) mucinous cystadenomas or cystadenofibromas, (2) borderline mucinous tumors (also known as mucinous tumors of low malignant potential), and (3) mucinous carcinomas. (surgpath4u.com)
  • We report herein the newly described molecular abnormalities in epithelial ovarian cancers (carcinomas). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our better understanding of the molecular basis of ovarian carcinomas represents the first step in the development of targeted therapies in the near future. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the vast majority of malignant ovarian tumors (80%-85%) are classified as epithelial tumors (carcinomas). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In contrast, 80%-90% of ovarian carcinomas are detected after the age of 40, and 40% of these tumors are detected after the age of 65. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ovarian carcinomas are characterized by a Müllerian morphology although the ovaries do not originate from the Müllerian ducts. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Indeed, it has been postulated that the possible mechanisms by which repetitive ovulation could influence the development of ovarian carcinomas include an increased formation of inclusion cysts, repeated bathing of the surface epithelium by an estrogen-rich follicular fluid, excessive production of growth factors or cytokines, and an aberration of the repetitive repair process that follows the trauma to the surface epithelium as a consequence of ovulation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Serous carcinomas are thought to be derived from the fallopian tubes through foci of endosalpingiosis, which are inclusion cysts from the tubal epithelium at the ovarian and peritoneal surface. (biomedcentral.com)
  • From June 1, 1984, to May 31, 1985, 98 cases of epithelial ovarian carcinomas were assessed and followed prospectively using a new murine monoclonal antibody OC 125 which detects the antigen CA 125. (tau.ac.il)
  • Compared with epithelial ovarian carcinomas (EOCs), BOTs are usually determined at early stages and presented in premenopausal women. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients with low-grade appendiceal mucinous carcinomas (LAMNs) treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have a favorable prognosis. (rare-cancer.org)
  • Our case report describes synchronous mucinous cystadenomas and ovarian teratomas, as well as metachronous mucinous cystadenomas in patients with a history of ovarian teratoma. (etsu.edu)
  • Mucinous cystadenomas are frequently multilocular. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Mucinous cystadenomas consist of simple unilocular or multilocular cysts lined by mucinous epithelium of endocervical or intestinal types. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Ovarian stroma of mucinous cystadenomas is often quite cellular. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Tumors of low malignant potential and benign epithelial cystadenomas were not included. (tau.ac.il)
  • Conclusions: Cystadenomas grow on average 0.65 cm/year, which is similar in magnitude to the inherent error observed in measurement on ultrasound, suggesting that repeat ultrasound at intervals of longer than a year will often be needed to accurately assess growth if a cyst represents a benign cystadenoma. (ecce216.com)
  • Epithelial ovarian cancer is the major ovarian malignancy and comprises five histological subtypes: serous, mucinous, endometrioid, transitional and clear cell [ 3 , 4 ]. (jcancer.org)
  • Publications] Kobayashi M: 'Ovarian clear-cell carcinoma prodncing estradiol and human choionic bonadotrop in. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Here, we report an unusual combination of bilateral ovarian SMBT and clear cell carcinoma associated with polypoid endometriosis of the colon, in a 62-year-old woman. (hindawi.com)
  • Here, we describe the first case, to our knowledge, of an unusual combination of ovarian SMBT and clear cell carcinoma. (hindawi.com)
  • The breast lump as the only clinical presentation is rarely seen in ovarian carcinoma, which may lead to be misdiagnosed, and the mechanism of breast metastasis from ovarian tumors in early stage still needs to be explored. (web.app)
  • However, as explained below, recent morphologic findings and molecular analyses have demonstrated that each morphologic subtype of ovarian carcinoma might be derived from a Müllerian-type epithelium. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In our experience CA 125 was invaluable in the management and follow-up of patients with ovarian carcinoma especially for the early detection of recurrent disease and for the monitoring of patients on therapy. (tau.ac.il)
  • However, there was no correlation between CEA level and cystic mucinous secretions or mucinous epithelial cytoplasm CEA staining, mucin glycoprotein expression, size of lesion, grade of dysplasia or presence of invasive carcinoma. (gastrores.org)
  • In addition to CEA being used to stratify mucinous vs. non-mucinous lesions, several studies have attempted to correlate pancreatic cyst fluid CEA level and the presence of invasive carcinoma, with discordant results [ 17 , 18 ]. (gastrores.org)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis by Liu et al found that the malignancy rate, including borderline tumors, for simple ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women was approximately 1 in 10,000. (medscape.com)
  • Factors that predict malignancy include loculated appearance, mural nodules, papillary projections, p53 immunoreactivity, and loss of ovarian-like stroma. (wikipedia.org)
  • 200 indicates low risk (risk of ovarian malignancy is 0.15 times). (medihelp.life)
  • 200 indicates high risk (risk of ovarian malignancy is 42 times) [3]. (medihelp.life)
  • As a lethal gynaecological malignancy, ovarian cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among females worldwide [ 1 , 2 ], with an incidence rate ranked third among all malignant tumours. (jcancer.org)
  • There has been no report of metachronous ipsilateral teratoma after previous mucinous cystadenoma. (etsu.edu)
  • Gliomatosis peritoneii, which presents as a deposition of mature glial cells in the peritoneum, is almost exclusively seen in conjunction with cases of ovarian teratoma. (mdwiki.org)
  • [18] There also may be a cultural difference, with fetiform teratoma being reported more often in ovarian teratomas (by gynecologists) and fetus in fetu being reported more often in retroperitoneal teratomas (by general surgeons). (mdwiki.org)
  • Section from right ovarian mass show a benign cystic tumour and the cyst wall lined by a single layer of mucinous epithelium. (radiologycases.my)
  • Seromucinous borderline tumors (SMBTs) are characterized by papillary architecture reminiscent of serous tumors but composed of mucinous epithelium similar to that of the endocervix. (hindawi.com)
  • Other smaller cysts are lined by a columnar mucinous epithelium. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Usually, intentinal-type epithelium is more common in borderline and malignant mucinous tumors, but can occasionally be seen in benign mucinous tumors. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Microscopically, they are lined by columnar mucinous cells with basally oriented nuclei, resembling endocervical or gastric-type epithelium. (surgpath4u.com)
  • Intestinal-type epithelium with goblet cells or Paneth cells are occasionally seen, but this type of epithelium is more common in borderline or malignant mucinous tumors. (surgpath4u.com)
  • It is hypothesized that the epithelium covering the ovarian surface and the peritoneum retains the potential for Müllerian differentiation given the proximity to the coelomic epithelium from which the Müllerian ducts are derived. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Furthermore, two of 7 postmenopausal women with epithelial ovarian tumors responded to the hCG loading test. (nii.ac.jp)
  • The typical gross appearance of these tumours is similar to that of other epithelial lesions, with variable cystic and solid components. (radiologycases.my)
  • We suggest that these ovarian tumors and colonic lesions were also associated with separate endometriotic foci. (hindawi.com)
  • Many of the cysts and the low papillary growth lesions were lined by tall columnar mucinous or cuboidal ciliated serous cells (Figure 2(b) ). (hindawi.com)
  • During the diagnostic workup for pancreatic cysts, CEA is often utilized to distinguish those pancreatic cystic lesions that are likely to be mucinous [ 13 - 16 ]. (gastrores.org)
  • Microscopy: Section from the solid area of left ovarian mass show a malignant tumour infiltrating the stroma. (radiologycases.my)
  • Histologic evaluation of MCNs shows mucin-producing columnar epithelial lining, which is surrounded by ovarian-like stroma. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rupture of mucinous glands and cysts often occurs during surgical removal, producing small mucin granulomas with numerous macrophages and occasional multinucleated giant cells caused by extravasation of mucinous secretions into the stroma. (surgpath4u.com)
  • The steroid levels were compared with the values in postmenopausal women without ovarian tumors. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Cigarette smoking is reported to be associated with subtype specific ovarian cancer. (biomedres.us)
  • Ovarian endometrioma is the most prevalent subtype of endometriosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To our knowledge, less than 40 cases of ovarian angiosarcoma have been reported in English literature [ 1 - 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Her future ovarian reserve is unknown, pointing to the need for adequate pre-operative counseling in similar cases of ovarian masses in pregnancy. (etsu.edu)
  • patients often present with ovarian torsion. (medscape.com)
  • They may cause ovarian torsion, virilization, inferior vena cava syndrome, and even preterm labor and fetal growth restriction. (etsu.edu)
  • [1] Complications may include ovarian torsion , testicular torsion , or hydrops fetalis . (mdwiki.org)
  • How will I know if I have ovarian torsion? (elispot.biz)
  • Ovarian torsion usually causes intermittent lower abdominal pain on one side. (elispot.biz)
  • Ovarian torsion is a medical emergency. (elispot.biz)
  • Go to the emergency department right away if you think you could have ovarian torsion. (elispot.biz)
  • Additionally, immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed in multiple ovarian cancers, benign tumours and normal tissues to evaluate Gli2 and MMP-7 protein expression. (jcancer.org)
  • IHC analysis demonstrated abnormally increased Gli2 and MMP-7 expression levels in benign tumours and ovarian cancer tissues. (jcancer.org)
  • The hLH and hFSH binding characteristics of the ovarian tumors were similar to those of the normal ovarian tissue. (nii.ac.jp)
  • The mRNA levels of Gli2 and MMP-7 in normal ovarian tissues and cancerous tissues in various stages together with the corresponding clinical information were acquired from the indicated GEO datasets to elucidate associations between MMP-7 expression and cancer progression and prognosis. (jcancer.org)
  • Ovarian cysts are usually harmless, painless, and disappear without treatment. (elispot.biz)
  • 2020-04-16 Pseudomyxoma peritonei is only rarely seen in conjunction with primary ovarian tumors. (web.app)
  • An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed bilateral ovarian tumors and uterine leiomyoma. (hindawi.com)
  • They contain atypical epithelial proliferations without destructive stromal invasion. (web.app)
  • Angiosarcoma may present a challenge in intraoperative frozen section diagnosis of an ovarian mass. (hindawi.com)
  • With not only insidious early symptoms but also limited treatment strategies, approximately 60% of ovarian cancer patients present with distant metastasis upon initial diagnosis, and their overall 5-year relative survival rate is a miserable 46% due to clinically occult dissemination and metastasis [ 5 ]. (jcancer.org)
  • The ovaries consist of different types of tissue ( epithelial , germ cells, and sex cord tissue), which may give rise to benign or malignant tumors . (amboss.com)
  • These tumors are subdivided into three main categories: epithelial, germ cell, and sex-cord stromal tumors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Malignant germ cell and sex-cord stromal tumors comprise approximately 10% of all malignant ovarian tumors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Approximately two-thirds of ovarian tumors occur in women during reproductive age, whereas less than 5% occur in children. (biomedcentral.com)
  • no healthy ovarian tissue was seen separately. (medihelp.life)
  • Prior small studies have shown increased expression of sperm protein 17 (Sp17) in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) tissue and suggest Sp17 as a potential biomarker for EOC. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma is uncommon and usually arises in the background of benign or borderline tumors. (hindawi.com)
  • The findings in this case may be useful for pathologists in the recognition of this uncommon type of ovarian tumors. (hindawi.com)
  • On histopathology examination, the cyst was bilocular with smooth thin walled measuring 43 × 15 × 9 cm and lined by a single layer of bland flattened epithelial cells with occasional cuboidal epithelial cells. (medihelp.life)
  • Ovarian cancer is one of the most aggressive reproductive cancers among women. (biomedres.us)
  • Ovarian Cancer (OC) is a global health crisis and one of the deadly gynecological cancers among women worldwide [1]. (biomedres.us)
  • They represent 30% of all epithelial tumors and 80%-85% of all ovarian cancers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To the best of our knowledge, although NLR and PLR levels (as preoperative markers) have been the subject of many studies concerning ovarian cancers, no specific studies associated with BOTs were found. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Accumulating evidence indicates that aberrant activation of the Hedgehog (Hh) signalling pathway by Glioma-associated oncogene (Gli) transcription factors is involved in the aggressive progression of cancers, including ovarian cancer. (jcancer.org)
  • E-cadherin is an epithelial cell-cell adhesion molecule that plays important role in the modulation of cell polarization, cell migration, and cancer metastasis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aberrant activation of the Hh-Gli-MMP-7 signalling axis is essential for acceleration of the progression and metastasis of human ovarian cancer, implicating its use as a novel therapeutic target of ovarian cancer. (jcancer.org)
  • The rapid growth and recurrence rate of these tumors highlights the importance of close surveillance of ovarian masses during pregnancy, even those that seem benign. (etsu.edu)
  • In patients with ovarian tumors which possess gonadotropin receptors, relatively high estraiol (E_2) and progesterone (P_4) concentrations were found in peripheral or ovarian venous blood. (nii.ac.jp)
  • In peripheral or ovarian venous blood, relatively high E2 and P4 concentration were found in some patients with ovarian tumors. (nii.ac.jp)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The possibility of NBCCS needs to be considered in patients with ovarian fibromas diagnosed in an early age. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the literature, a few cases of giant ovarian cysts have been mentioned sporadically, especially in elderly patients. (medihelp.life)
  • Approximately 75%-80% of ovarian tumors are benign, occurring in patients under 40 years of age. (biomedcentral.com)
  • to investigate the value of using preoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte and platelet to lymphocyte levels in the patients of borderline ovarian tumors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • a total of 144 patients of BOT, and as control group a total of 123 patients of serous cystadenoma (98: from ÇU, 25: from DPU) were detected to be eligible for the study criteria. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Moreover, high MMP-7 levels were significantly associated with poor overall survival (OS) and poor progression-free survival (PFS) in ovarian cancer patients. (jcancer.org)
  • Mucin glycoprotein expression in IMPN epithelial cells within the cyst lining is routinely used to help characterize these IPMN subtypes by immunohistochemistry [ 12 ]. (gastrores.org)
  • Adnexal (non-ovarian) cystic masses are less common than ovarian cystic masses but they do occur. (wdxcyber.com)
  • CASE PRESENTATION: A 22-year-old female, presented with low back pain, and was found to have bilateral giant adnexal masses on pelvic ultrasonography, which had been suspected to be malignant ovarian tumors. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objective To determine the sonographic findings that distinguish borderline ovarian tumors (BOT) from both benign and invasive malignant tumors, thus allowing. (web.app)
  • A 35 cm right ovarian mass was identified, with focal previous rupture of the external surface. (hindawi.com)
  • Publications] Nakano R: 'Localization of gonadotropin binding sitesin human ovarian neoplasus' Am J Obstet Gynecol. (nii.ac.jp)
  • Publications] Yamoto M: 'Gonadotropin receptorrs in human ovarian fobbicles and corpora butea throughout the meustrual cycle' Horm Res. (nii.ac.jp)