Ovarian serous tumor

Definition

A benign, borderline, or malignant epithelial tumor of the ovary characterized by the presence of neoplastic epithelial cells that, in well differentiated tumors, resemble the epithelial cells of the fallopian tube and, in poorly differentiated tumors, show anaplastic features. Approximately thirty to fifty percent of the tumors are bilateral. Grossly, the better differentiated tumors consist of cystic masses, usually unilocular, containing a clear but sometimes viscous fluid. Papillary formations are often present. The more malignant tumors tend to be solid and invasive, with areas of necrosis and hemorrhage.

Also known as ovarian serous neoplasm, ovarian serous tumor, serous neoplasm of ovary, serous neoplasm of the ovary, serous tumor of ovary, serous tumor of the ovary, serous tumour of ovary, serous tumour of the ovary — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C8431 per MONDO
• UMLS C0476122 per MONDO

Affected Organs