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Ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma

MedGen UID:
276659
Concept ID:
C1518693
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Clear cell adenocarcinoma of ovary; clear cell adenocarcinoma of ovary; clear cell adenocarcinoma of the ovary; Clear cell adenocarcinoma of the ovary; Ovarian Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma; ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma; ovary clear cell adenocarcinoma
SNOMED CT: Clear cell adenocarcinoma of ovary (763131005); Ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma (763131005)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006045
Orphanet: ORPHA398971

Definition

A rare, malignant, epithelilal ovarian neoplasm, composed of clear, eosinophilic and hobnail cells displaying variable degrees of tubulocystic, papillary and solid histological patterns, macroscopically appearing as a typically unilateral mass in the ovary which ranges from solid to cystic. Patients are often diagnosed in early stages and usually present with pelvic pain and pressure, an abdominal mass and/or gastrointestinal problems, such as early satiety or bloating. Association with Lynch syndrome has been reported. [from ORDO]

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Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

Matsuo Y, Tashiro H, Yanai H, Moriya T, Katabuchi H
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Clinical prediction guides

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Kennedy AW, Biscotti CV, Hart WR, Webster KD
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