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Ovarian thecoma

MedGen UID:
364155
Concept ID:
C1882229
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Ovarian Theca Cell Neoplasm; ovarian theca cell neoplasm; Ovarian Theca Cell Tumor; ovarian theca cell tumor; ovarian theca cell tumour; Ovarian Thecoma; ovarian thecoma; ovary thecoma; Theca Cell Neoplasm of Ovary; theca cell neoplasm of ovary; Theca Cell Neoplasm of the Ovary; theca cell neoplasm of the ovary; Theca Cell Tumor of Ovary; theca cell tumor of ovary; Theca Cell Tumor of the Ovary; theca cell tumor of the ovary; theca cell tumour of ovary; theca cell tumour of the ovary; Thecoma of Ovary; thecoma of ovary; Thecoma of the Ovary; thecoma of the ovary
 
HPO: HP:0030983
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0037253

Definition

A sex cord-stromal tumor of the ovary. Thecomas range from small tumors to large solid or solid-cystic masses of up to 15 cm. They are unilateral in over 90 percent of cases and are rarely malignant. Thecomas are stromal tumors made up of cells that resemble theca cells, lutein cells and fibroblasts. They are traditionally classified within the sex cord-stromal tumor category of ovarian tumor types. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Rhabdomyosarcoma, embryonal, 2
MedGen UID:
357232
Concept ID:
C1867234
Neoplastic Process
DICER1 tumor predisposition (DICER1) is characterized by an increased risk for pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB), pulmonary cysts, thyroid gland neoplasia (multinodular goiter, adenomas, and/or thyroid cancer), ovarian tumors (Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, gynandroblastoma, and sarcoma), and cystic nephroma. Less commonly observed tumors include ciliary body medulloepithelioma, nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma, embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, pituitary blastoma, pineoblastoma, central nervous system (CNS) sarcoma, other CNS tumors, and presacral malignant teratoid tumor. The majority of tumors occur in individuals younger than age 40 years. PPB typically presents in infants and children younger than age six years. Ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors are most often diagnosed before age 40 years. Cystic nephroma generally presents in young children but has also been reported in adolescents. Additional clinical features that may be seen include macrocephaly, ocular abnormalities, structural anomalies of the kidney and collecting system, and dental anomalies (bulbous crowns).

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Clinical prediction guides

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