Benign epithelial tumors

Question 1

Where do benign epithelial tumors originate from?

Answer 1

Arise from the ovarian surface epithelium

Question 2

Serous cystadenoma

Answer 2

1. the most common benign epithelial tumour which bears a resemblance to the most common type of ovarian cancer (serous carcinoma)
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2. bilateral in around 20%

Question 3

Mucinous cystadenoma

Answer 3

1. second most common benign epithelial tumour

2. they are typically large and may become massive 3. if ruptures may cause pseudomyxoma peritonei

Question 4

Two types of benign epithelial tumors

Answer 4

1. Serous cystadenoma

2. Mucinous cystadenoma