[Tubular adenoid granulosa cell tumours - their histogenesis (author's transl)]

A brief general review of granulosa cell tumours is followed by reference to more specific data obtained from hospitalised patients of the authors over the past 36 years. A tumour form observed in one female patient, but never before reported, is described under the name of "tubular adenoid granulosa cell tumor". - Histogenetic theories and functionally paradoxical tumours are discussed, in that context. The point is made that histopathological results may be confusing under certain circumstances. - An attempt is made to find an explanation for the functional behaviours of the above paradoxical tumours.