Razia Rehmani and Oscar Cisneros Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
cancer, cancer oncology, Carcinogenesis
Department of Radiology, Chief of Neuroradiology Saint Barnabas Health Care System Albert Einstein University Hospital, New York
Dr. Oscar Cisneros is working as scientist and professor at Department of Radiology, Chief of Neuroradiology Saint Barnabas Health Care System Albert Einstein University Hospital, New York. The author has specalization in cancer, cancer oncology, chemotherapy, Carcinogenesis, Chemotherapy
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Author(s): Razia Rehmani and Oscar Cisneros
Abstract
Granulosa Cell Tumor (GCT) are the most common malignant sex cord stromal tumors and contain both sex cord and stromal components. They account for approximately 3%-5% of all ovarian tumors. GCT are slow growing indolent tumors with a favorable prognosis. However recurrence is associated with high mortality. Metastasis is rare, they present with nonspecific symptoms of abdominal bloating and distention as well as symptoms due to hormonal imbalance due to estrogenic activity of the tumor. There are two classifications of GCT which include Juvenile and adult variants. High recurrence rate is a major factor responsible for mortality associated with these tumors. We report a case of locally aggressive GCT of the abdomen with infiltration into the bony lum... view moreĀ»