Open AccessAn ovarian tumor of probable Wolffian origin
Author(s) -
Delaloye JeanFrancois,
Ruzicka Jarmila,
Grandi Pierre
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349309068045
Subject(s) - mesonephric duct , medicine , hysterectomy , pathological , ovary , pathology , frozen section procedure , ovarian tumor , gross examination , adenocarcinoma , gynecology , ovarian cancer , cancer , kidney
The clinico‐pathological features of one rare case of an ovarian tumor of probable Wolffian origin are reported. This tumor arises within the rete ovarii and is predominantly cystic on gross examination. Microscopically these cysts are lined by flattened epithelial cells and are separated by solid areas formed by large tubular glands. It is difficult to recognize this type of tumor on frozen section and to distinguish it from adenocarcinoma of the ovary. Surgery can be limited to total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo‐oophorectomy. No adjuvant therapy is necessary.