Ovarian tumours Flashcards
type of tumour classification common in young reproductive women
germ cell tumours
most common classification of ovarian tumour among women >50 yrs
epithelial
what is an ominous sign
cystic mass containing solid area with detectable flow
tumour 30 cm
mucinous cystadenomas
germ cell tumours (2)
- cystic teratoma aka dermoid cyst (benign)
2. malignant dysgerminoma
what gives tip of the iceberg sign
dermoid cyst
incidental malignant ovarian tumours found in young women
dysgerminoma
brenner tumour aka
transitional cell tumour
epithelial tumours
- serous
- mucinous
- brenner
- endometrioid
sex cord/stromal tumours
- granulosa cell tumour
- sertoli (androblastoma)
- fibroma
- thecoma
MAIN classifications of ovarian tumours (4)
- germ cell
- epithelial
- sex cord/stromal
- metastatic
what classification of tumours account for most malignant ovarian neoplasms
epithelial
what type of ovarian tumour is usually associated with meigs syndrome
fibroma
what is meigs syndrome
ascites and pleural effusion in association with a benign ovarian tumour
what tumours look like fibroids (2)
thecoma and fibroma
estrogen producing neoplasms (2)
granulosa and thecoma
testosterone producing neoplasms (1) … AKA
sertoli (AKA androblastoma)
most common tumours to metastasize to the ovary are (4)
- breast*
- colon/GI*
- lymphoma
- endometrial
dermoid cyst arises from ___
the wall of a follicle
rapid increase in pelvic mass
cystadenoma (can be mucinous or serous)
what RI suggests malignant carcinoma in ovarian neoplasm when doppler
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