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Studies on a feminizing ovarian mesenchymoma (granulosa cell tumor). I. Aspiration biopsy cytology, histology, and ultrastructure
Author(s) -
Bjersing L.,
Frankendal B.,
Ångström T.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197312)32:6<1360::aid-cncr2820320613>3.0.co;2-s
Subject(s) - histogenesis , cytology , histology , medicine , pathology , biopsy , granulosa cell , follicular phase , ovary , ultrastructure , follicular cyst , immunohistochemistry , cyst
A granulosa cell tumor in a 69‐year‐old woman was diagnosed by aspiration biopsy cytology, and different regions were further studied by light and electron microscopy. An almost continuous series of structures, from areas closely imitating normal ovarian follicles and follicular granulosa cells, to minor regions with theca‐like elements was found. The histogenesis, fine structure, and endocrine activity of steroid producing ovarian tumors was discussed, and it was concluded that feminizing or virilizing ovarian mesenchymoma is a suitable collective term for these tumors.