Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary
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Micrograph of transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary. H&E stain.
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Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary, abbreviated TCC of the ovary, is a rare type of ovarian cancer that has an appearance similar to urothelial carcinoma (also known as transitional cell carcinoma).[1]
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Diagnosis
TCC of the ovary is diagnosed by examination of the tissue by a pathologist. It has a characteristic appearance under the microscope and distinctive pattern of immunostaining.[2]
Pathology
It is not related urothelial carcinoma.[1] It is in the transitional cell category of ovarian tumours which also includes malignant Brenner tumour and benign Brenner tumour.
Treatment
The main treatment is surgical resection.[1]
Prognosis
These tumours do better than other types of epithelial tumours of the ovary.[1]
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