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Journal of Ovarian Research
Published in: Journal of Ovarian Research 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case report

Borderline Brenner tumor of the ovary: a case report with immunohistochemical and molecular study

Authors: Rossella De Cecio, Monica Cantile, Francesca Collina, Laura Marra, Clemente Santonastaso, Cono Scaffa, Gerardo Botti, Nunzia Simona Losito

Published in: Journal of Ovarian Research | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Borderline Brenner tumor of the ovary is a rare entity characterized by papillary structures with a fibro-vascular core, covered by a transitional epithelium, and by the absence of stromal infiltration. It is associated, by definition, with a benign component of Brenner tumor.

Case

We report a case of a 68-year-old woman, with a right ovarian mass, whose morphology and immuno-profile were consistent with the diagnosis of a borderline Brenner tumor. Immunohistochemistry carried out on selected markers may help to formulate the diagnosis, more than the molecular analyses.
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Metadata
Title
Borderline Brenner tumor of the ovary: a case report with immunohistochemical and molecular study
Authors
Rossella De Cecio
Monica Cantile
Francesca Collina
Laura Marra
Clemente Santonastaso
Cono Scaffa
Gerardo Botti
Nunzia Simona Losito
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Ovarian Research / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1757-2215
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-014-0101-7

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