Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary

Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary (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]

Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary
Micrograph of transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary. H&E stain.

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.

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  Low mag.
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  Very high mag.

Treatment

The main treatment is surgical resection.^[1]

Prognosis

These tumours do better than other types of epithelial tumours of the ovary.^[1]

See also

• Brenner tumour