Granulosa Cell Tumor
| Definition: |
An ovarian tumor originating in the cells of the primordial membrana granulosa of the graafian follicle. It may be associated with excessive production of estrogen (ESTROGENS). |
| Notes: |
coord IM with OVARIAN NEOPLASMS (IM); do not confuse with GRANULAR CELL TUMOR, a myoblastoma of any site, usually head & neck |
Granulosa Cell Tumor Definitions and Terms
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