Ovarian Cysts and Tumors

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Ovaries

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The most important medical problems in ovaries are the neoplasms

Death from ovarian cancers is more than that of cervix and uterus together

Silent growth of ovarian tumors is the rule ,which make them so dangerous

Ovarian Cysts and Tumors

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Non neoplastic cysts are common but they are not serious problems

Primary inflammation of ovaries is rare Salpingitis of fallopian tubes frequently causes

periovarian reaction (salpingo-Oophoritis) Frequently ,the ovaries affected by

endometriosis.

Non-Neoplastic and Functional Cysts of ovary

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Non Neoplastic Cyst are more common than the neoplastic ones

Follicular and Luteal cysts are most probably physiologic

cystic follicles:Innocent lesions originate from unruptured follicles or in follicles that have ruptured and sealed. Usually they are small 1 – 1.5 cm ,and filled by clear fluid

Follicular Cyst

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Is due to distention of unruptured graafian follicle

It is sometimes associated with hyperestrinism and endometrial hyperplasia.

Corpus luteum cyst

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It results from hemorrhage into a persistent mature corpus luteum.

Theca lutein cyst

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Results from gonadotropin stimulation. Often multiple and bilateral.

Chocolate cyst

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Is a blood containing cyst resulting from ovarian endometriosis with hemorrhage.

The ovary is the most common site for endometriosis.

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Polycystic OvariesStein-Leventhal Syndrome

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Young women ,and usually in girls after menarche.

-Oligomenorrhea-hirsutism-infertility-Obesity

Polycystic OvariesStein-Leventhal Syndrome

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Secondary to excessive production of estrogens and androgens, mainly androgens

The ovaries are usually twice normal in size ,gray-white with smooth outer surface

Studded with sub cortical cysts 0.5 to 1.5 cm in diameter.

Polycystic OvariesStein-Leventhal Syndrome

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Histologically ,thickened fibrosed outer tunica Multiple cysts lined by granulosa cells Absence of corpora lutea High level of LH and low FSH

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Figure 22-36 Polycystic ovarian disease and cortical stromal hyperplasia. A, The ovarian cortex reveals numerous clear cysts. B, Sectioning of the cortex reveals several subcortical cystic follicles. C, Cystic follicles seen in a low-power microphotograph. D, Cortical stromal hyperplasia manifests as diffuse stromal proliferation with

symmetrical enlargement of the ovary.

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Figure 22-36 Polycystic ovarian disease and cortical stromal hyperplasia. A, The ovarian cortex reveals numerous clear cysts. B, Sectioning of the cortex reveals several subcortical cystic follicles. C, Cystic follicles seen in a low-power microphotograph. D, Cortical stromal hyperplasia manifests as diffuse stromal proliferation with

symmetrical enlargement of the ovary.

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Ovarian Tumors

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Fifth most common cancer in the USA Fifth leading cause of cancer death in women Diversity of pathologic entities because of the

three cell types make up the normal ovary

Ovarian Tumors classification

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Three cell types : 1- the surface epithelium tumors 2- Germ cells tumors 3- Stromal /sex cord cells tumors

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Figure 22-37 Derivation of various ovarian neoplasms and some data on their frequency and age distribution.

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Classification of Ovarian Tumors, Surface Epithelial Tumors

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:-Serous Tumors : Benign ,Borderline,And

malignant-Mucinous T. : Benign ,Borderline , and

malignant-Endometrioid T. : Benign, Borderline, and

malignant-Transitional cell T. :Brenner tumors, Benign ,Borderline ,and

malignant-Undifferentiated Carcinoma

Classification of Ovarian Tumors, Sex Cord-Stromal tumors

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- -Granulosa Cell tuomr- -Thecoma –Fibroma- -Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor- -Gynandroblastoma- -Unclassified

Classification of Ovarian Tumors, Germ Cell Tumors

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- -Dysgerminoma- -Yolk Sac Tumor- -Embryonal Carcinoma- -Choriocarcinoma- -Teratoma : Mature, Immature- -Polyembryoma

Ovarian TumorsSurface Epithelium Origin

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Neoplasms of surface epithelium account for the great majority of all primary ovarian tumors.

Ovarian Tumors ,Surface Epithelium Origin

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65 – 70 % of overall tumors 90 % of malignant tumors Age 20+ Traditionally divided into

Benign ,Malignant ,and Borderline in malignancy

Can be strictly epithelial (serous ,Mucinous)

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Can have stromal component (Cystadenofibroma ,

Brenner tumor )

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The intermediate ,or the borderline tumors are referred as tumors of low malignant potential

These appear to be low grade cancers with limited invasive potential

They have better prognosis

Serous Tumors

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The most frequent ovarian tumor Age is 30 -40 May be solid ,usually cystic Cystadenoma or Cystadenofibroma 65% benign ,15% low malignant potential ,

and 25% malignant 65 % of all ovarian cancers

Serous Tumors

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Most are large ,spherical to ovoid ,cystic structures

5 – 10 cm and might be 30-40 cm 25% of benign tumors are bilateral The surface of the benign is smooth and

glistening .In contrast to the malignant forms ,the surface is nodular and irregular

Serous Tumors

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Cystic spaces are filled by serous fluide Papillary formation is very important and

need to be sampled well Histologically the benign tumors are lined

by a single layer of tall columnar epithelium

Papillary formation can be seen in both the benign and the malignant ones

Serous Tumors

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Psammoma bodies could be seen Between the clearly benign and the solid

malignant tumors we can see the tumors of low malignant potential

LMP tumors may seed the peritoneum, the implants of tumors are non invasive. Sometimes may behave as invasive peritoneal implants

Serous Tumors

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The prognosis of LMP tumors is determined mainly by the nature of the peritoneal implants

Prognosis of invasive Serous cystadenocarcinoma after surgery ,chemotherapy ,and radiation is poor and depend on stage

70% 5 –year survival for the tumors confined to the ovary

Serous Tumors

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5 year survival f0r LMP is 100% , Malignant Tumors with capsular

invasion ,survival for 10 years is 13% LMP with capsular invasion the 10 year

survival is 80%.

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Figure 22-39 A, Borderline serous cystadenoma opened to display a cyst cavity lined by delicate papillary tumor growths. B, Cystadenocarcinoma. The cyst is opened to reveal a large, bulky tumor mass. C, Another borderline tumor growing on the ovarian surface (lower).

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Figure 22-39 A, Borderline serous cystadenoma opened to display a cyst cavity lined by delicate papillary tumor growths. B, Cystadenocarcinoma. The cyst is opened to reveal a large, bulky tumor mass. C, Another borderline tumor growing on the ovarian surface (lower).

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Figure 22-40 Papillary serous cystadenoma revealing stromal papillae with a columnar epithelium.

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Figure 22-41 Borderline serous cystadenoma exhibiting increased architectural complexity and epithelial cell stratification.

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Figure 22-42 Papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary with invasion of underlying stroma.

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Mucinous Tumors

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Epithelium is consists of mucin-producing cells Less likely to be malignant 10% of ovarian cancers 80% of them benign 10% LMP 10% malignant

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Figure 22-44 A, A mucinous cystadenoma with its multicystic appearance and delicate septa. Note the presence of glistening mucin within the cysts. B, Columnar cell lining of mucinous cystadenoma.

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Brenner Tumor

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Transitional cell epithelium Most are benign

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Figure 22-46 A, Brenner tumor (right) associated with a benign cystic teratoma (left). B, Histologic detail of characteristic epithelial nests within the ovarian stroma. (Courtesy of Dr. M. Nucci, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA.)

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Sex Cord Tumors,Granulosa Cell Tumor

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Most postmenopausal ,could be any age Unilateral Solid and cystic Tiny to large in size Produce estrogen Malignant behaviour in 5-25%

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Sex Cord Tumors,Thecoma-Fibroma

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Any age Unilateral Solid gray to yellow Rarely malignant

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Sex Cord TumorsSertoli - Leydig

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All ages Unilateral Gray to yellow Produce androgens Uncommonly malignant

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Germ Cell TumorsDysgerminoma

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2nd and 3rd decades Unilateral Counterpart to Seminoma Solid ,gray to yellow All malignant PLAP positive

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Embryonal carcinoma

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2nd and 3rd decade Solid Aggressive CD 30 positive.

Germ Cell TumorsTeratoma

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15-20 % of Ovarian tumors Majority in the first 2 decades The younger the patient ,the greater the

likelihood of malignancy Over 90% are benign cystic ,mature

teratomas Immature teratomas are malignant and are

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Figure 22-48 Opened mature cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst) of the ovary. Hair (bottom) and a mixture of tissues are evident.

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Figure 22-49 Benign cystic teratoma. Low-power view of skin (top), beneath which there is brain tissue (bottom).

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Endodermal Sinus (Yolk Sac) Tumor

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the tumor is rich in α-fetoprotein and α1-antitrypsin.

Its characteristic histologic feature is a glomerulus-like structure composed of a central blood vessel enveloped by germ cells within a space lined by germ cells (Schiller-Duval body)

stained for α-fetoprotein by immunoperoxidase techniques

Most patients are children or young women presenting with abdominal pain and a rapidly developing pelvic mass. The tumors usually appear to involve a single ovary but grow rapidly and aggressively.

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Figure 22-52 A Schiller-Duval body in yolk sac carcinoma.

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Choriocarcinoma

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More commonly of placental origin, the choriocarcinoma, similar to the

Most ovarian choriocarcinomas exist in combination with other germ cell tumors, and pure choriocarcinomas are extremely rare.

are aggressive tumors that generally have metastasized widely through the bloodstream to the lungs, liver, bone, and other viscera by the time of diagnosis.

high levels of chorionic gonadotropins that are sometimes helpful in establishing the diagnosis or detecting recurrences.

Ovarian TumorsMetastatic Carcinoma

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Older ages Mostly Bilateral Primaries are Breast ,lung, and G.I.T.

(Krukenberg Tumors)

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