What is Adenocarcinoma of the Ovary? Adenocarcinoma of the ovary is a rare type of tumour that originates from the epithelial cells or germ cells of the ovary. It accounts for less than 5% of all ovarian cancers. As compared to the other cancers of the ovary that...
What is Choriocarcinoma of the Ovary? Cancer known as choriocarcinoma of the ovary is made up of trophoblastic malignant cells and secretes the hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin, which is typically made during pregnancy. It is a high-grade malignant tumour...
What is Tubular Androblastoma or Sertoli Cell Tumour of the Ovary? Ovarian tubular androblastoma is a rare type of tumour that develops in the tissues that support the ovaries and accounts for only 0.1% of all ovarian tumours. These tumours usually develop in women...
What is Struma Ovari? Struma Ovari is a rare type of ovarian tumour that accounts for only 1% of all ovarian tumours. It develops due to abnormal growth of thyroid tissue in the ovaries or any other part of the abdomen or pelvis. In most cases, the tumour is benign...
What is Serous Surface Papillary Carcinoma of the Ovary? Serous surface papillary carcinoma of the ovary is a rare type of tumour and can be benign (malignant) or malignant (benign). The five-year survival rate is 90%. Malignant serous superficial papillary carcinoma...
