Sex cord–gonadal stromal tumour
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Sex cord–gonadal stromal tumour is a group of tumours derived from the stromal component of the ovary and testis, which comprises the granulosa, thecal cells and fibrocytes.[1] In contrast, the epithelial cells originate from the outer epithelial lining surrounding the gonad while the germ cell tumors arise from the precursor cells of the gametes, hence the name germ cell.[1] In humans, this group accounts for 8% of ovarian cancers and under 5% of testicular cancers. Their diagnosis is histological: only a biopsy of the tumour can make an exact diagnosis. They are often suspected of being malignant prior to operation, being solid ovarian tumours that tend to occur most commonly in post menopausal women.
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Other names | Sex cord–stromal tumour |
Micrograph of a granulosa cell tumour, a type of sex-cord–gonadal stromal tumour. H&E stain. | |
Specialty | Oncology, gynecology |
This group of tumours is significantly less common than testicular germ cell tumours in men,[2] and slightly less common than ovarian germ cell tumours in women (see Ovarian cancer).[1]