Sex cord-stromal tumours

Sex cord-stromal tumours (abbreviated SCSTs) are a group of tumours found in the testis and ovary that arise from the cells that support the germ cells.

Sex cord tumour with annular tubules (SCTAT), a type of sex cord stromal tumour. H&E stain.

They are typically benign, but may be malignant.

Some tumours classically found in the testis are also found in the ovary.

Testicular

Ovarian

Arise from gonadal stroma:

Ovarian fibroma.^[1]
Thecoma.

Others:

Unclassified gonadal stromal tumour.^[2]
Microcystic stromal tumour of the ovary.

Mixed

Gynandroblastoma.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Koulouris, CR.; Penson, RT. (Apr 2009). "Ovarian stromal and germ cell tumors.". Semin Oncol 36 (2): 126-36. doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2008.12.004. PMID 19332247.
↑ Sironi, M.; Santangelo, M.; Pasquinelli, G.; Spinelli, M. (Feb 2001). "[Benign unclassified tumor of the gonadal stroma: importance of alpha-inhibin expression].". Pathologica 93 (1): 50-6. PMID 11294020.

[pmid19332247-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Koulouris, CR.; Penson, RT. (Apr 2009). "Ovarian stromal and germ cell tumors.". Semin Oncol 36 (2): 126-36. doi:10.1053/j.seminoncol.2008.12.004. PMID 19332247.

[pmid11294020-2] Sironi, M.; Santangelo, M.; Pasquinelli, G.; Spinelli, M. (Feb 2001). "[Benign unclassified tumor of the gonadal stroma: importance of alpha-inhibin expression].". Pathologica 93 (1): 50-6. PMID 11294020.

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Sex cord-stromal tumours

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Testicular

Ovarian

Mixed

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References

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