INTRODUCTION Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors (SCSTs (table 1)) are a group of benign and malignant neoplasms that develop from the sex cord (eg, Sertoli cell tumor, granulosa cell tumor) or stromal cells (eg, fibroma, thecoma, Leydig cell tumor) or both (eg, Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor). Some ovarian SCSTs produce steroid hormones, particularly androgens or estrogens, and thus may present with ...
Fibromas are non-cancerous tumors that often require no treatment unless they cause symptoms. You can get a physical exam and imaging tests to diagnose a fibroma. It is unsafe to remove a fibroma at ...
Tumor marker blood tests may help inform various aspects of cancer care, including diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and outlook. However, they’re often not the only diagnostic tests used. If ...
Ovary tumor - Thecoma is an ovarian stromal neoplasm, almost always benign, composed of cells resembling theca cells
Thecoma are benign neoplasm that occurs in a woman’s ovaries. They are also known as theca cell tumors since they are made of theca cells. Theca cells are cells that control the production of androgen. These tumors are estrogen-producing tumors. While thecoma can occur at any age they are most common in women over the age of 59 who have already gone through menopause. Thecoma vary in size ...
Introduction: Thecoma of the ovary is a rare type of ovarian tumor that arises from the ovarian stromal cells. It is characterized by the development of hormone-secreting cells that produce estrogen. Thecomas can occur at any age, but they are more commonly diagnosed in women during their reproductive years. Understanding the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for thecoma of ...