Ovarian Neoplasms
| Definition: |
Tumors or cancer of the OVARY. These neoplasms can be benign or malignant. They are classified according to the tissue of origin, such as the surface epithelium, the stromal endocrine cells, and the totipotent germ cells. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with histol type of neopl (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Ovarian Carcinoma |
Ovarian Neoplasms Categories.
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Meigs' Syndrome - Ascites and hydrothorax associated with ovarian fibroma or other pelvic tumors. |
Ovarian Neoplasms Definitions and Terms
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