Pathology and classification of ovarian tumors

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Authors

Vivien W. Chen · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Bernardo Ruiz · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Jeffrey Killeen · Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Timothy R. Cot� · National Cancer Institute

Xiao Wu · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Catherine N. Correa · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Abstract

The authors present a summary of the developmental events and anatomic features that provide information regarding the natural history of ovarian cancers. In addition, they discuss the three main types of ovarian cancer and their subtypes, with special consideration of aspects related to tumor registration and epidemiology.

Topics & Keywords

Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 97, Issue S10, pp. 2631-2642

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.11345

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