Sex cord tumour with annular tubules

Sex cord tumour with annular tubules (SCTAT) is a rare ovary, ovarian tumour in the sex cord group of gonadal tumours.

Pathology

These tumours may be seen in the context of Peutz–Jeghers syndrome or be sporadic. Large tumours are more likely to be sporadic. Small incidental tumours are more likely to be syndromic.

It has a distinctive appearance under the microscope, from which it derives its name.

File:Sex cord tumour with annular tubules - intermed mag.jpg, Intermediate magnification
File:Sex cord tumour with annular tubules - high mag.jpg, High magnification

Prognosis

Generally, they are considered to be benign; however, occasional malignant cases are reported.

See also

*Ovarian cancer

References

External links

{{Female genital neoplasia

Benign neoplasms