• A borderline tumor, sometimes called low malignant potential (LMP) tumor, is a distinct but yet heterogeneous group of tumors defined by their histopathology as atypical epithelial proliferation without stromal invasion. (wikipedia.org)
  • subsequently, this group of tumors of the ovary were classified in 1973 by the World Health Organization as "low malignant potential ovarian tumor" [ 2 ] and, finally, in 2003 WHO separates them from carcinomas and call them borderline tumors. (intechopen.com)
  • It generally refers to such tumors in the ovary (generally specifically called borderline ovarian tumors (BOT)) but borderline tumors may rarely occur at other locations as well. (wikipedia.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)
  • Borderline ovarian tumors represent 10-20% of epithelial ovarian neoplasm's [ 5 ] with an incidence of 1.8-4.8 out of 100.000 women per year [ 6 ] and typically have an excellent prognosis. (intechopen.com)
  • Unlike the invasive carcinomas, borderline ovarian tumors are characterized by cytoplasmic and nuclear atypia, (element of differential diagnosis with benign tumors), absence of stromal invasion, (element of differential diagnosis with malignant tumors), unusual degree of proliferation of the epithelial cells with cellular stratification including remarkable architectural atypia and the formation of papillary protuberances. (intechopen.com)
  • There are different types of tumors that can originate in the appendix, including neuroendocrine tumors, appendiceal mucoceles, colonic-type adenocarcinoma, signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma, goblet cell carcinomas/adenoneuroendocrines, and paraganglioma. (theoncologynurse.com)
  • Appendix cancer is frequently misdiagnosed because patients may present with relatively common symptoms, such as pain in the abdomen or pelvis area, increased abdominal girth, changes in bowel function, bloating, hernia, fluid in the abdomen, or infertility, which are associated with other types of conditions. (theoncologynurse.com)
  • 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)
  • Most are malignant except the insulin-producing tumors (INSULINOMA). (lookformedical.com)
  • Acute liver failure may progress to exhibit cerebral dysfunction even HEPATIC COMA depending on the etiology that includes hepatic ISCHEMIA, drug toxicity, malignant infiltration, and viral hepatitis such as post-transfusion HEPATITIS B and HEPATITIS C. (lookformedical.com)
  • The tumors result from either failure of a dominant mature follicle to rupture or failure of an immature follicle to undergo the normal process of atresia. (medscape.com)
  • The larger varieties are associated with an increased risk of rupture, with resultant pseudomyxoma peritonei. (medscape.com)
  • Rupture of a mucinous cystadenoma or cystadenocarcinoma leading to the spread of tumor cells throughout the peritoneum . (amboss.com)
  • Mucinous epithelial tumors account for approximately 10-15% of all epithelial ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • Mucinous tumors are most common in the third to fifth decades of life and are only rarely bilateral. (medscape.com)
  • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei ( PMP ) is a more common name given to the "jelly belly" syndrome caused by mucinous adenoma and mucinous adenocarcinoma. (cancerindex.org)
  • For low-grade mucinous neoplasm and low-grade mucinous adenocarcinomas confined to the abdominal cavity, the most successful treatment is a combination therapy that consists of specialized cytoreductive (tumor removal) surgery to remove all of the visible tumors and affected tissues, followed by localized application of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy to eliminate residual microscopic disease. (theoncologynurse.com)
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, slow growing mucinous ascites, typically associated with primary appendiceal or ovarian neoplasm [1]. (amsj.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)
  • One third of all ovarian tumors are serous, and two thirds of these serous tumors are benign. (medscape.com)
  • Of these tumors, 75% are benign and are found in women aged 30-50 years. (medscape.com)
  • BACKGROUND: As the standard treatment for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), cytoreductive surgery (CRS) plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) can significantly prolong the survival of PMP patients, and some patients can even achieve long-term survival (LTS) or clinical cure. (bvsalud.org)
  • The tumors are generally multilocular, and the mucus-containing loculi appear blue through the tense capsules. (medscape.com)
  • It ranges from a well-differentiated tumor with EPITHELIAL CELLS indistinguishable from normal HEPATOCYTES to a poorly differentiated neoplasm. (lookformedical.com)
  • The diagnosis is often made based on clinical signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis or coincidentally via imaging methods when it is asymptomatic. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • By definition, serous tumors are characterized by a proliferation of epithelium resembling that lining the fallopian tubes. (medscape.com)
  • Epithelial cystic tumors account for about 60% of all true ovarian neoplasms. (medscape.com)
  • This study aimed to develop a comprehensive LUSC-specific differentially expressed genes (DEGs) signature for prognosis correlated with tumor progression, immune infiltration,and stem index. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion: Our study demonstrated the potential clinical implication of the 7- DEGs signature for prognosis prediction of LUSC patients based on tumor progression, immune infiltration, and stem index. (bvsalud.org)
  • About two thirds of appendix tumours are carcinoid tumours which develop in hormone-producing cells that are present in many parts of the body, including the appendix. (cancerindex.org)
  • Mucocele may also develop when the lumen is obstructed due to endometriosis or carcinoid tumors. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • Promoting Awareness of PMP (Pseudomyxoma Peritonei), Appendiceal Cancer and other Peritoneal Surface Malignancies. (cancerindex.org)
  • Her family history included bowel, prostate, and breast cancer. (amsj.org)
  • These are common tumour markers used in conjunction with clinical examination and other investigations to aid cancer diagnosis. (amsj.org)
  • The aim was to develop a comprehensive scale that comprises all features of gynecologic cancer survivors` requirements in Iranian population.Materials & Methods: The Cancer Survivors Assessment Questionnaire NCCN2.2020 (National comprehensive cancer network) was translated including the instructions, and the answer choices by two native translators, including one fluent translator and one linguist. (jogcr.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the LIVER. (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the PANCREAS. (lookformedical.com)
  • Tumors or cancer of the SKIN. (lookformedical.com)
  • In some cases, imaging tests, such as X-rays or computed tomography scans, reveal existing tumors. (theoncologynurse.com)
  • Female urinary system Your urinary system - which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra - is responsible for removing waste from your body through urine. (cancerhealthcenter.com)
  • The clinical implications of this are that PMP is not commonly considered a differential diagnosis in patients with these symptoms, which may then delay the diagnosis being made. (amsj.org)
  • A large cyst may be palpable on abdominal examination, but gross ascites may interfere with palpation of an intra-abdominal mass. (medscape.com)
  • Ascites is present in the peritoneal cavity and there is streaking of the omentum. (amsj.org)
  • Mild ascites was present. (amsj.org)
  • patients often present with ovarian torsion. (medscape.com)
  • Cohorts of patients who were diagnosed with UA and an AN were included in the study. (cancerindex.org)
  • The purpose of this study is to report the experience of clinically aggressive LAMN patients treated by the same team, and to present a review of the literature. (rare-cancer.org)
  • Two-hundred one patients with PMP were included in the study after screening, including 39 patients (19.4%) in the LTS group and 162 patients (80.6%) in the STS group. (bvsalud.org)
  • Analysis of immune infiltration demonstrated that the high risk (HR) LUSC patients exhibited accelerated tumor infiltration, relative to low risk (LR) LUSC patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • The surgical approaches include an open technique (laparotomy) or a minimally invasive technique (laparoscopy) with very small incisions. (medscape.com)
  • The patient was discussed at the multidisciplinary team meeting where it was recommended that she undergo a laparotomy for total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy, and omentectomy. (amsj.org)
  • Primary carcinosarcoma of the bladder is a rare and highly aggressive tumor, representing less than 1% of all bladder neoplasms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the probability that the disease is not present when the clinical signs are negative is acceptable in most of the endometriosis sites. (jogcr.com)
  • A ceRNA network containing 19 lncRNAs, 50 miRNAs, and 7 prognostic DEGs was constructed to demonstrate the prognostic value of novel biomarkers of LUSC-specific DEGs based on tumor progression, stemindex, and immune infiltration. (bvsalud.org)
  • In vitro experimental models confirmed that LUSC-specific DEG FGG expression was significantly higher in tumor cells and correlated with immune tumor progression, immune infiltration, and stem index. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sickling disorders of the mother and is abdominal surgery, provided you may twist and low molecular weight loss, leuconychia. (minimallyinvasivesurgerymis.com)
  • However, it may rarely receive a definitive diagnosis before surgery despite all technical possibilities, and it may be encountered during abdominal surgery performed for another indication. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • In addition, in advanced stages, these may be associated with lymphatic involvement in about 27% of cases, including the following in descending order of frequency: pelvic, omental and mesenteric, and paraaortic and supradiaphragmatic regions. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the present study, in silico approaches were adopted for molecular simulation studies of the three stereoisomers of DEHP with PR. (endometriosi.it)
  • Epithelial ovarian tumors are the most common tumor subtype. (amboss.com)
  • The peritoneum is a common site of metastases for gastrointestinal tumors that predicts a poor outcome. (stanford.edu)
  • The symptoms of PMP are often non-specific and vague, causing difficulties in diagnosis. (amsj.org)
  • The average estimated duration of disease symptoms (months) was 40.58±42.33. (jogcr.com)
  • nevertheless, when there are symptoms these are often non-specific, similar to other adnexal tumours, such as pelvic pain or abdominal distension. (wikipedia.org)
  • Importantly, she had not been unwell, did not have any infective symptoms, no loss of weight or appetite, and no nausea or vomiting. (amsj.org)