What is a Leydig Cell Tumour of the Ovary? Leydig cell tumours also known as Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour (SLCT), is extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all ovarian cancers. Although they can occur at any age, they are most common in women who are...
What is Malignant Adenofibroma of the Ovary? Malignant Adenofibroma of the ovary is a rare type of cancerous tumour of the ovary that contains epithelial and stromal cells. These tumours usually affect females between the ages of 15-65 years. Disease Causes There is...
What is Low-Grade Mucinous Ovarian Cancer? Low-grade mucinous ovarian cancer is a rare type of tumour that arises from the epithelial cells of the ovary. Mucinous cancer cells are large and filled with fluid and mucous. These are rare cancers and account for only 2-3%...
What is an Immature Teratoma of the Ovary? Immature teratoma of the ovary is an uncommon kind of ovarian germ cell (egg-derived) tumour that makes up less than 1% of all ovarian malignancies. The microscopic analysis of the embryonic teratoma revealed that it was made...
What is the Lipid Cell Tumour of the Ovary? Lipid cell tumour of the ovary is a rare type of tumour that arises from the cells of the ovary with marked symptoms of excessive hair on the face and neck, prolonged menstrual gaps, deepening of the voice and the...
