Sex cord-stromal tumours

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

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.

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:

Others:

  • Unclassified gonadal stromal tumour.[2]

Mixed

See also

References

  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.
  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.