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FOXL2 Mutation Status in Granulosa Theca Cell Tumors of the Ovary.
International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists - 1 Nov 2017
Nolan Amber, Joseph Nancy M, Sangoi Ankur R, Rabban Joseph, Zaloudek Charles, Garg Karuna
Abstract excerpt
Ovarian sex-cord stromal tumors that have between 10% and 50% granulosa cells in a prominent fibrothecomatous background have been referred to as granulosa theca cell tumors or mixed granulosa theca cell tumors. The classification and prognosis of these tumors is not clear. Most adult granulosa cell tumors of the ovary harbor a mutation in the FOXL2 gene, whereas fibromas and thecomas lack this mutation. The aim...
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