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Borderline Brenner tumor of the ovary: A case report with immunohistochemical and molecular study.

Authors :
De Cecio, Rossella
Cantile, Monica
Collina, Francesca
Marra, Laura
Santonastaso, Clemente
Scaffa, Cono
Botti, Gerardo
Losito, Nunzia Simona
Source :
Journal of Ovarian Research. 2014, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Background Borderline Brenner tumor of the ovary is a rare entity characterized by papillary structures with a fibro-vascular core, covered by a transitional epithelium, and by the absence of stromal infiltration. It is associated, by definition, with a benign component of Brenner tumor. Case We report a case of a 68-year-old woman, with a right ovarian mass, whose morphology and immuno-profile were consistent with the diagnosis of a borderline Brenner tumor. Immunohistochemistry carried out on selected markers may help to formulate the diagnosis, more than the molecular analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17572215
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Ovarian Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99400878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-014-0101-7