Clear cell tumors Surface epithelial-stromal tumor
micrograph of ovarian clear cell carcinoma. h&e stain.
clear cell tumors characterized large epithelial cells abundant clear cytoplasm , may seen in association endometriosis or endometrioid carcinoma of ovary, bearing resemblance clear cell carcinoma of endometrium. may predominantly solid or cystic. if solid, clear cells tend arranged in sheets or tubules. in cystic variety, neoplastic cells make cyst lining.
prognosis
these tumors tend aggressive, 5 year survival rate tumors confined ovaries approximately 65%. if tumor has spread beyond ovary @ diagnosis, prognosis poor
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