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[Brenner tumor: one case report and bibliographic review]
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|July 15, 2014
Summary
Brenner tumor, a rare ovarian neoplasm, is typically benign. This case highlights a benign Brenner tumor identified intraoperatively in a 46-year-old woman with an adnexal mass.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Pathology
- Urothelial Neoplasms
Background:
- Brenner tumors are rare ovarian neoplasms, accounting for approximately 1.5% of all ovarian tumors.
- These tumors are characterized by transitional (urothelial) cells arranged in nests within a fibrous stroma.
- They are classified into benign (95%), borderline (3-4%), and malignant (1%) subtypes.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female patient presented with an adnexal mass.
- Surgical intervention was performed for the adnexal mass.
Findings:
- Intraoperative pathological examination confirmed the presence of a benign Brenner tumor.
- The benign subtype represents the vast majority of Brenner tumors.
Implications:
- Accurate intraoperative diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.
- Understanding the classification and prevalence of Brenner tumors aids in clinical decision-making.
- This case underscores the importance of histopathological confirmation in ovarian mass evaluation.
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