Malignant sex cord stromal tumor of ovary
Malignant sex cord stromal tumor of ovary
Definition
Malignant sex cord stromal tumor (SCST) of ovary is a rare ovarian cancer arising from granulosa, theca, sertoli and leydig cells or stromal fibroblasts, occurring at any age and presenting with abdominal or pelvic mass, and characterized (with the exception of fibroma) by the production of sex steroids resulting in manifestations of hormone excess, with a relatively favorable prognosis.
Also known as malignant ovarian SCST, malignant ovarian Sex cord-stromal neoplasm, malignant ovarian Sex cord-stromal tumor, malignant ovarian Sex cord-stromal tumour, malignant Sex cord-stromal tumor of ovary, malignant Sex cord-stromal tumor of the ovary, malignant Sex cord-stromal tumour of ovary, malignant Sex cord-stromal tumour of the ovary, ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor, malignant — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ovaries | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |