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Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary, abbreviated TCC of the ovary, is a rare type of ovarian cancer that has an appearance similar to urothelial carcinoma.[1]
Diagnosis
TCC of the ovary is diagnosed by examination of the tissue by a pathologist. It has a characteristic appearance under the microscope and distinctive pattern of immunostaining.[2]
Treatment
The main treatment is surgical resection.[1]
Prognosis
These tumours do better than other types of epithelial tumours of the ovary.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c Tazi, EM.; Lalya, I.; Tazi, MF.; Ahellal, Y.; M'rabti, H.; Errihani, H. (2010). "Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: a rare case and review of literature". World J Surg Oncol. 8: 98. doi:10.1186/1477-7819-8-98. PMID 21073751.
{{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help)CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Eichhorn, JH.; Young, RH. (2004). "Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: a morphologic study of 100 cases with emphasis on differential diagnosis". Am J Surg Pathol. 28 (4): 453–63. PMID 15087664.
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