Pathologies of ovarian-2 ss Flashcards
What is the most common type of germ cell tumor in the ovary?
Mature cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst)
What are the three germ layers found in a teratoma?
Ectoderm
What is the most common malignant transformation in a teratoma?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is the most common age group for immature teratomas?
First two decades of life
What is the most common symptom of dysgerminoma?
Pain
What is the most common malignant germ cell tumor after dysgerminoma?
Yolk sac tumor
What is the typical microscopic feature of dysgerminoma?
Large groups of uniform cells with sharp cytoplasm boundaries and vesicular nuclei
What is the most common benign tumor of the fallopian tubes?
Adenomatoid tumor
What is the most common cause of fallopian tube infections?
Bacterial infections
What is the most common type of ovarian tumor that secretes estrogen?
Granulosa cell tumor