Sex cord tumour with annular tubules

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Sex cord tumour with annular tubules (SCTAT) is a rare ovarian tumour in the sex cord group of gonadal tumours.

Pathology[edit | edit source]

These tumours may be seen in the context of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome or be sporadic.[1] Large tumours are more likely to be sporadic. Small incidental tumours are more likely to be syndromic.

It has a distinctive appearance under the microscope, from which it derives its name.

Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Generally, they are considered to benign; however, occasional malignant cases are reported.[2]

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