Undifferentiated ovarian carcinoma

Undifferentiated ovarian carcinoma

Definition

An aggressive carcinoma arising from the ovary. Most patients present with advanced disease. Microscopically, it is characterized by significant cytologic atypia, increased mitotic activity, and necrosis. The prognosis is usually poor.

Also known as anaplastic carcinoma of ovary, anaplastic carcinoma of the ovary, anaplastic ovarian carcinoma, ovarian undifferentiated carcinoma, ovary undifferentiated carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma of ovary, undifferentiated carcinoma of the ovary, undifferentiated ovarian cancer, undifferentiated ovarian carcinoma — 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