Carcinoma, Ovarian Epithelial

Overview

A malignant neoplasm that originates in cells on the surface EPITHELIUM of the ovary and is the most common form of ovarian cancer. There are five histologic subtypes: papillary serous, endometrioid, mucinous, clear cell, and transitional cell. Mutations in BRCA1, OPCML, PRKN, PIK3CA, AKT1, CTNNB1, RRAS2, and CDH1 genes are associated with this cancer.

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Quick facts about Carcinoma, Ovarian Epithelial

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.200.295|C04.588.322.455.199|C12.050.351.500.056.630.705.350|C12.050.351.937.418.685.350|C12.100.250.056.630.705.350|C12.900.418.685.350|C19.344.410.199|C19.391.630.705.350

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