18 Questions
What percentage of serous tumors are malignant?
25%
At what age are primary malignant ovarian tumors more common?
40-60 years
From which epithelium do serous tumors originate?
Surface coelomic epithelium or mesothelium
What percentage of benign serous tumors occur bilaterally?
20%
What is the characteristic of serous tumors?
Presence of clear, watery, serous fluid
What percentage of all ovarian tumors are serous tumors?
40%
What is the characteristic feature of polycystic ovarian disease?
Formation of multiple follicular cysts
What is the effect of Androgen on granulosa cells in polycystic ovarian disease?
It prevents the maturation of the egg
Which of the following is a common presentation of polycystic ovarian disease?
All of the above
What is the most common type of ovarian cancer?
Serous tumors
What is the risk factor associated with polycystic ovarian disease?
Insulin resistance
Which type of ovarian tumor is usually cystic and arises from the surface epithelium?
Serous tumors
What is the characteristic of a corpus luteum cyst when compared to a follicular cyst?
Undulating contour and marked luteinization of the granulosa cells
What is the estimated percentage of ovarian cancer cases that occur in women with a family history of ovarian or breast cancer?
10%
What is the third most common site of primary malignancy in the female genital tract?
Ovary
What is the characteristic of the ovaries in Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS)?
Bilaterally enlarged and cystic
What is the suggested basis for Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS) in some cases?
Hereditary
What is the current concept of pathogenesis of Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOS)?
Unbalanced release of FSH and LH by the pituitary
This quiz covers the characteristics and classification of ovarian tumors, including benign and malignant types, and their association with complex genetic syndromes such as Lynch syndrome and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. It also explores the clinical features and demographics of ovarian tumors. Test your knowledge of ovarian tumors and genetic disorders!
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