Malignant epithelial tumor of ovary

Malignant epithelial tumor of ovary

Definition

An invasive malignant tumor that originates from the surface epithelium of the ovary. It is composed of malignant epithelial cells and stroma. Representative examples include serous adenocarcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma, endometrioid adenocarcinoma, clear cell adenocarcinoma, and malignant Brenner tumor.

Also known as epithelial cancer of ovary, malignant ovarian epithelial tumor, malignant ovarian epithelial tumour, malignant ovarian surface epithelial-stromal neoplasm, malignant ovarian surface epithelial-stromal tumor, malignant ovarian surface epithelial-stromal tumour, ovarian epithelial cancer, ovarian epithelial tumor, malignant, ovarian malignant epithelial tumor, ovarian malignant epithelial tumour, ovarian stromal cancer — 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