Ovary with serous cystadenoma
Clinical story
73 years old female with a cyst in the right ovary. The cyst and a segment of the uterine tube were removed, and a section was taken for histological examination.
By gross examination, the ovary has two thin-walled cysts with serous fluid and smooth surfaces.
Comments
Section through an adnex shows microscopically a corpus albicans, as well as a cross-section of a fallopian tube. In the ovary, one large
and one small cyst can be seen. Flattened or cuboidal serous epithelium is lining the cysts. The epithelium is similar to the one in the fallopian tube.
Learning goals
To recognize serous cystadenoma of the ovary. Additionally, to understand the division of epithelial tumors of the ovary by histological type and the degree of malignancy.