Health Dictionary
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Ovarian disease
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ovarian diseases can be classified as endocrine disorders or as a disorders of the reproductive system.
If the egg fails to release from the follicle in the ovary an ovarian cyst may form. Small ovarian cysts are common in healthy women. Some women have more follicles than usual (polycystic ovary syndrome), which inhibits the follicles to grow normally and this will cause cycle irregularities.
Other conditions include:
Common Ovarian Disorders
Common Ovarian Disorders
- Ovarian hypofunction
- Ovarian cysts
- Ovarian cancer
- Ovarian overproduction of androgens
- Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Histopathological Findings in Ovarian Diseases
Histopathological Findings in Ovarian Diseases
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Ovary: Granulosa cell tumor
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Ovary: Serous cystadenocarcinoma
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Ovary: Serous cystadenoma
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Ovary: Thecal cell tumor
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Ovary: Adenocarcinoma
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Ovary: Benign teratoma
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Ovary: Borderline ovarian tumor
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References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]