Granulosa cell tumor
Granulosa cell tumor is a type of ovarian cancer that originates from the granulosa cells in the ovary. These tumors are part of a larger group of sex cord-stromal tumors and can be further classified into adult and juvenile types based on their clinical and histopathological characteristics.
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
Granulosa cell tumors are rare and account for approximately 2% of all ovarian tumors. The adult type is more common and usually occurs in postmenopausal women, while the juvenile type is less common and tends to occur in infants and young girls.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms of granulosa cell tumor can vary and may include abdominal pain, bloating, menstrual irregularities, and postmenopausal bleeding. Some patients may also present with sexual precocity due to the tumor's ability to produce estrogen.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
The diagnosis of granulosa cell tumor is often made based on the patient's clinical presentation, imaging studies, and histopathological examination of the tumor. Blood tests may also be performed to measure levels of inhibin, a hormone that is often elevated in patients with granulosa cell tumors.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
The treatment of granulosa cell tumor typically involves surgery to remove the tumor. This may be followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy depending on the stage of the disease. The prognosis for patients with granulosa cell tumor is generally good, especially if the tumor is detected early and completely removed.
See also[edit | edit source]
Granulosa cell tumor Resources | |
---|---|
|
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD