Stromal Tumors of the Ovary

Jubilee Brown, Anuja Jhingran, Michael Deavers, Maurie Markman

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Abstract

Specialized gonadal stromal cells and their precursors can give rise to sex cord-stromal tumors. These tumors, which account for 7% of all ovarian malignancies (Koonings 1989), can occur as an isolated histologic subtype or in combination. The clinical course and procedure for diagnosis are presented in this chapter. Most sex cord-stromal tumors are clinically indolent and are reported to have a good long-term prognosis. However, many occur in adolescent and reproductive-aged women, and therefore individualized treatment with consideration for fertility preservation is of great importance. Appropriate treatment guidelines based on current information are presented in this chapter.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTextbook of Uncommon Cancer, Third Edition
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Pages455-466
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)0470012021, 9780470012024
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 11 2006

Keywords

  • Fibroma
  • Granulosa cell tumor
  • Ovary
  • Sertoli-Leydig
  • Stromal tumor
  • Thecoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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