Ovarian serous adenocarcinoma
Ovarian serous adenocarcinoma
Definition
An adenocarcinoma that arises from the ovary and is characterized by the presence of malignant epithelial cells that, in well differentiated tumors, resemble the epithelium of the fallopian tube or, in poorly differentiated tumors, show anaplastic features and marked nuclear atypia.
Also known as ovarian serous adenocarcinoma, ovarian serous carcinoma, ovary serous adenocarcinoma, serous adenocarcinoma of ovary, serous adenocarcinoma of the ovary, serous carcinoma of ovary, serous carcinoma of the ovary — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Disease Has Primary 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 |