Breast cancer is an evolving problematic disease worldwide. the high prevalence of it requires us to have a deeper look into its progression and how our immune response to it.
This document discusses the use of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It states that TVS can identify PCOS in approximately 75% of clinically diagnosed cases. Key ultrasound criteria for diagnosing PCOS include an antral follicle count (AFC) of more than 12 follicles sized 2-9mm in one or both ovaries, or an ovarian volume greater than 10cm3 with no follicles over 10mm. Recent guidelines consider an AFC over 25 as meeting the ultrasound criteria for a PCOS diagnosis. The document provides references and information for patients on infertility and contacting a doctor for related queries.
How to have quality of life in Advanced ovarian malignancyRajesh Gajbhiye
This document discusses advanced ovarian malignancy and improving quality of life. It notes that ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women and is difficult to diagnose early. While most patients present with advanced disease, improvements in surgery and chemotherapy have increased survival rates to 45% at 5 years. Quality of life factors like physical, psychological, social and sexual issues are important to consider in treatment. Managing side effects, providing social support, and palliative care can help improve patient quality of life.
This document provides information about germ cell tumors of the ovary. It begins by defining germ cells and explaining that germ cell tumors are composed of different histological types derived from primordial germ cells. It then discusses the basis of germ cell tumors and provides details about specific tumor types like dysgerminoma and endodermal sinus tumor. Dysgerminoma is described as the most common malignant germ cell tumor, often occurring in younger women. Its histological features, diagnosis, and high chemosensitivity and radiosensitivity are summarized. Endodermal sinus tumor is outlined as the third most common malignant germ cell tumor characterized by elevated AFP levels.
(I) The document discusses various types of ovarian tumours including functional cysts, inflammatory cysts, and benign and malignant neoplastic tumours.
(II) Functional cysts include follicular cysts, corpus luteal cysts, and theca lutein cysts which are usually asymptomatic and resolve on their own. Inflammatory cysts include tubo-ovarian abscesses.
(III) Benign neoplastic tumours discussed are serous cystadenoma, mucinous cystadenoma, dermoid cyst, fibroma, thecoma, and Brenner's tumour. Malignant transformations are possible in some tumour types.
BOTs are rare ovarian tumors that exhibit some malignant characteristics but are not fully invasive. They have an overall excellent prognosis, though risk of recurrence increases with higher stage, certain histologies, and younger age. Surgical staging is important for prognosis and often involves comprehensive staging surgery. Most patients require only observation after surgery, though some higher risk cases may benefit from repeat surgery or chemotherapy. Long term follow up is important due to risk of recurrence or progression.
High Grade Papillary Serous Cystadenocarcinoma of Bilateral Ovaries with Caps...Dr. Varughese George
This document contains an academic review of a patient case involving a 51-year-old woman with abdominal pain and distention, decreased urine output, and weight loss. Clinical findings revealed a mass in the right iliac region. Radiological findings from ultrasound and CT scan showed cystic masses in both ovaries suspicious for malignancy. The patient underwent staging laparotomy and chemotherapy. Pathological examination of surgical specimens found high grade papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of both ovaries with tumor deposits in the omentum and one fallopian tube. Ovarian cyst fluid was also positive for malignant cells. The case report discusses the histopathological findings and staging of ovarian cancer.
1. The document discusses various types of ovarian tumours, including benign, borderline, and malignant surface epithelial tumours as well as germ cell tumours and sex cord-stromal tumours.
2. Etiological factors for ovarian tumours include nulliparity, heredity such as BRCA gene mutations, and genetic syndromes like Lynch syndrome.
3. Common epithelial tumours include serous and mucinous tumours. Germ cell tumours include mature teratomas, dysgerminomas, and choriocarcinomas. Sex cord-stromal tumours include granulosa cell tumours and thecomas.
This document discusses ovarian tumours, including their epidemiology, embryology, risk factors, classification, staging, pathology, screening, management, and various treatment options. It addresses how ovarian cancer accounts for nearly 4% of cancers in women and is a leading cause of death from female genital tract malignancies. Various types of ovarian tumours are described, such as epithelial tumours including serous, mucinous and endometrioid tumours, as well as sex cord-stromal tumours and germ cell tumours. Risk factors, prevention strategies, and challenges with screening for early detection are also summarized.
This document discusses the use of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) to diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It states that TVS can identify PCOS in approximately 75% of clinically diagnosed cases. Key ultrasound criteria for diagnosing PCOS include an antral follicle count (AFC) of more than 12 follicles sized 2-9mm in one or both ovaries, or an ovarian volume greater than 10cm3 with no follicles over 10mm. Recent guidelines consider an AFC over 25 as meeting the ultrasound criteria for a PCOS diagnosis. The document provides references and information for patients on infertility and contacting a doctor for related queries.
How to have quality of life in Advanced ovarian malignancyRajesh Gajbhiye
This document discusses advanced ovarian malignancy and improving quality of life. It notes that ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women and is difficult to diagnose early. While most patients present with advanced disease, improvements in surgery and chemotherapy have increased survival rates to 45% at 5 years. Quality of life factors like physical, psychological, social and sexual issues are important to consider in treatment. Managing side effects, providing social support, and palliative care can help improve patient quality of life.
This document provides information about germ cell tumors of the ovary. It begins by defining germ cells and explaining that germ cell tumors are composed of different histological types derived from primordial germ cells. It then discusses the basis of germ cell tumors and provides details about specific tumor types like dysgerminoma and endodermal sinus tumor. Dysgerminoma is described as the most common malignant germ cell tumor, often occurring in younger women. Its histological features, diagnosis, and high chemosensitivity and radiosensitivity are summarized. Endodermal sinus tumor is outlined as the third most common malignant germ cell tumor characterized by elevated AFP levels.
(I) The document discusses various types of ovarian tumours including functional cysts, inflammatory cysts, and benign and malignant neoplastic tumours.
(II) Functional cysts include follicular cysts, corpus luteal cysts, and theca lutein cysts which are usually asymptomatic and resolve on their own. Inflammatory cysts include tubo-ovarian abscesses.
(III) Benign neoplastic tumours discussed are serous cystadenoma, mucinous cystadenoma, dermoid cyst, fibroma, thecoma, and Brenner's tumour. Malignant transformations are possible in some tumour types.
BOTs are rare ovarian tumors that exhibit some malignant characteristics but are not fully invasive. They have an overall excellent prognosis, though risk of recurrence increases with higher stage, certain histologies, and younger age. Surgical staging is important for prognosis and often involves comprehensive staging surgery. Most patients require only observation after surgery, though some higher risk cases may benefit from repeat surgery or chemotherapy. Long term follow up is important due to risk of recurrence or progression.
High Grade Papillary Serous Cystadenocarcinoma of Bilateral Ovaries with Caps...Dr. Varughese George
This document contains an academic review of a patient case involving a 51-year-old woman with abdominal pain and distention, decreased urine output, and weight loss. Clinical findings revealed a mass in the right iliac region. Radiological findings from ultrasound and CT scan showed cystic masses in both ovaries suspicious for malignancy. The patient underwent staging laparotomy and chemotherapy. Pathological examination of surgical specimens found high grade papillary serous cystadenocarcinoma of both ovaries with tumor deposits in the omentum and one fallopian tube. Ovarian cyst fluid was also positive for malignant cells. The case report discusses the histopathological findings and staging of ovarian cancer.
1. The document discusses various types of ovarian tumours, including benign, borderline, and malignant surface epithelial tumours as well as germ cell tumours and sex cord-stromal tumours.
2. Etiological factors for ovarian tumours include nulliparity, heredity such as BRCA gene mutations, and genetic syndromes like Lynch syndrome.
3. Common epithelial tumours include serous and mucinous tumours. Germ cell tumours include mature teratomas, dysgerminomas, and choriocarcinomas. Sex cord-stromal tumours include granulosa cell tumours and thecomas.
This document discusses ovarian tumours, including their epidemiology, embryology, risk factors, classification, staging, pathology, screening, management, and various treatment options. It addresses how ovarian cancer accounts for nearly 4% of cancers in women and is a leading cause of death from female genital tract malignancies. Various types of ovarian tumours are described, such as epithelial tumours including serous, mucinous and endometrioid tumours, as well as sex cord-stromal tumours and germ cell tumours. Risk factors, prevention strategies, and challenges with screening for early detection are also summarized.
A pelvic mass of ovarian or adnexal origin can have several potential causes including ovarian tumors, which can be benign cysts, physiological cysts, or malignant neoplasms. Other possible causes are adnexal masses such as endometriomas, hydrosalpinges, or tubo-ovarian abscesses. A thorough differential diagnosis and examination is required to determine the origin and characteristics of the pelvic mass.
The document discusses the approach to evaluating ovarian masses through imaging. It describes how ovarian masses can be categorized and that epithelial tumors are the most common type of malignant ovarian tumor. The evaluation involves considering patient factors like age and mass characteristics on ultrasound like size, wall thickness, and presence of septations or solid areas. Scoring systems can help characterize masses as benign or malignant, though some remain indeterminate. MRI may help in these cases by identifying tissue types and infiltrative features suggestive of malignancy. The goal is to determine if the mass is ovarian in origin and the degree of suspicion for malignancy to guide clinical management.
Benign ovarian masses include functional cysts and tumors; most are asymptomatic.Most functional cysts and benign tumors are asymptomatic. Sometimes they cause menstrual abnormalities. Hemorrhagic corpus luteum cysts may cause pain or signs of peritonitis, particularly when they rupture. Occasionally, severe abdominal pain results from adnexal torsion of a cyst or mass, usually > 4 cm. Treatment varies depending on the patient's reproductive status.
- An adnexal mass refers to a lump near the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or surrounding tissue. Imaging can help determine if a mass is benign or cancerous.
- Common benign adnexal masses include physiologic cysts, peritoneal inclusion cysts, and masses related to conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome. Masses may also be due to endometriosis.
- Potentially cancerous masses include various epithelial tumors of the ovaries, such as serous or mucinous tumors. Other ovarian cancers include clear cell carcinoma and germ cell tumors. Imaging can help identify features suggesting malignancy.
This document provides information on testicular tumors including their etiology, pathogenesis, classification, and histopathological characteristics. It discusses that testicular tumors are most common in young males aged 15-35 years and the main types are germ cell tumors (GCTs), which can be seminomas or non-seminomatous GCTs. Risk factors include cryptorchidism and familial history. Histologically, the tumors are characterized by cells resembling fetal gonadal tissue and can include embryonal carcinoma, teratoma, choriocarcinoma and yolk sac components. Immunohistochemistry is useful in tumor classification.
This document provides information about ovarian tumors, including their anatomy, classifications of benign and malignant tumors, FIGO staging of ovarian cancer, and principles of treatment. It describes the different types of benign cysts and tumors, as well as classifications for malignant ovarian cancer stages I through IV. The staging system considers factors such as tumor size, organ extension, and distant metastases. Principles of treatment include surgical staging and debulking followed by intensive chemotherapy using platinum-based drugs, with CA-125 used to assess response.
Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor – Case Reports and Review ArticleApollo Hospitals
Malignant mixed mullerian tumors are very rare genital tumors. They are biphasic neoplasms composed of an admixture of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements. In descending order of frequency they originate in the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina. Also they arise denovo from peritoneum. They are highly aggressive and tend to occur in postmenopausal low parity women. Because of rarity, there is as such no treatment guidelines available. Multimodality treatment in the form of radical surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy or combined chemoradiation gives a better prognosis & outcome. Two case reports of such tumors, one from ovary and other from penitoneum are presented along with the review of literature.
The document provides information on normal ovaries and ovarian masses. It discusses:
1. The typical size of normal ovaries and factors that can affect size.
2. Risks of ovarian neoplasms - a woman has a 5-10% lifetime risk of surgery for a suspected ovarian mass, of which 13-21% will be malignant.
3. Differential diagnosis of adnexal masses varies with age, with masses in pre-menarchal/post-menopausal women considered highly abnormal.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the ovaries. They are common and usually harmless but can sometimes be cancerous. Malignant ovarian cysts are diagnosed using ultrasound imaging to check for characteristics like solid areas, thick septations, and ascites. Treatment for malignant cysts involves surgical removal of the ovaries and nearby lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy.
This document discusses benign ovarian tumors, including functional ovarian cysts and benign neoplastic ovarian tumors. It describes the main types of functional cysts such as follicular, lutein and hemorrhagic cysts. It also outlines the main types of benign neoplastic ovarian tumors, including epithelial tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors, germ cell tumors and mixed tumors. The diagnosis, management and treatment options for different types of benign ovarian tumors are provided.
This document discusses ovarian tumours, including their incidence, types, clinical features, and complications. It provides information on common varieties such as mucinous cyst adenoma, serous cyst adenoma, and dermoid cyst. For each variety, it describes origin, pathology, naked eye appearance, microscopic examination, and clinical features. It also discusses complications like torsion of the pedicle and covers differential diagnosis, investigations, and management of ovarian tumours.
1. The document describes the main types of ovarian tumours, which are epithelial tumours and germ cell tumours.
2. Epithelial tumours include serous cystadenoma (the most common), mucinous cystadenoma, Brenner tumour, endometrioid tumour, and clear cell tumour. They can spread transcoelomically, lymphatically or hematogenously.
3. Germ cell tumours include teratoma (the most common), dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumour, choriocarcinoma, and embryonal carcinoma. Teratomas can be mature, immature, or monodermal.
This document discusses benign tumors of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It describes various types of functional cysts such as follicular cysts, lutein cysts, and theca-lutein cysts. It also discusses inflammatory conditions, metaplastic conditions like endometriosis, and various neoplastic tumors including epithelial, sex cord-stromal, and germ cell tumors. Diagnosis and management are discussed for different types of ovarian tumors based on factors like size, symptoms, and patient's desire for future fertility. Surgical exploration and microscopic examination are usually needed for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
A case of an ovarian tumour pre-operatively thought to be malignant, which was per-operatively diagnosed as benign and later confirmed as a mucinous cystadenoma.
Ob-Gyn Department, BIRDEM-2 General Hospital, Shegunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Pathology, Ovarian Cyst and Tumors Dr. Sufia Husain 2018Sufia Husain
The document discusses ovarian cysts and tumors. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lecture, which are to provide knowledge of the major types of ovarian cysts and the classification and pathology of common ovarian tumors. It then discusses non-neoplastic cysts such as follicular cysts and endometriotic cysts. The majority of the document focuses on the classification and pathology of ovarian tumors, separating them into primary tumors which originate in the ovaries (surface epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors) and metastatic tumors. Surface epithelial tumors are the most common type and include serous, mucinous, endometrioid and clear cell tumors. Sex cord-stromal tumors are generally
Pathology of Uterine corpus. Dr. Sufia Husain, 2018Sufia Husain
This document provides an overview of uterine corpus pathology including endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial carcinoma, and leiomyomas (fibroids).
It discusses the causes, classification, clinical features and behavior of endometrial hyperplasia. It also covers the two main types of endometrial carcinoma, their risk factors, genetics, morphology and prognosis.
Fibroids are described as the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. Their clinical presentation, locations within the uterus, gross and microscopic appearance are outlined. Rarely, fibroids can undergo malignant transformation to leiomyosarcoma.
This document discusses ovarian tumors, including normal ovarian anatomy and dimensions. It describes non-neoplastic lesions like functional cysts and endometriomas. It also covers neoplastic lesions including epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, and sex cord-stromal tumors. Specific tumor types are defined along with their clinical features, investigation, and treatment. Complications of ovarian tumors are also mentioned.
1 benign and malignant ovarian diseasesHussamNameer
Benign ovarian tumors vary in cause depending on a woman's age. Functional cysts are common in young girls and reproductive-aged women, while germ cell tumors occur more in young women and epithelial tumors in older women. Most benign ovarian tumors are diagnosed due to the presence of a pelvic or abdominal mass, pain, or incidentally by ultrasound. Common types include functional cysts such as follicular and corpus luteal cysts, inflammatory cysts such as endometriomas, and germ cell tumors such as dermoid cysts. Benign epithelial tumors like serous and mucinous cystadenomas are more frequent in peri-menopausal women.
This document discusses various types of benign ovarian cysts and tumors, including functional cysts such as follicular cysts and corpus luteal cysts, inflammatory cysts such as tubo-ovarian abscesses, germ cell tumors like dermoid cysts, epithelial cysts such as serous and mucinous cystadenomas, and solid benign tumors including Brenner tumors, fibromas, and thecomas. It provides details on the characteristics, causes, diagnostic criteria, and typical treatment for each type.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes involved in carcinogenesis including oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair genes. It also covers chemical, microbial, and radiation carcinogens.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes involved in carcinogenesis including oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair genes. It also covers chemical, microbial, and radiation carcinogens.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes and molecular pathways involved in carcinogenesis, as well as risk factors like genetic syndromes, chemicals, radiation, and microbes.
A pelvic mass of ovarian or adnexal origin can have several potential causes including ovarian tumors, which can be benign cysts, physiological cysts, or malignant neoplasms. Other possible causes are adnexal masses such as endometriomas, hydrosalpinges, or tubo-ovarian abscesses. A thorough differential diagnosis and examination is required to determine the origin and characteristics of the pelvic mass.
The document discusses the approach to evaluating ovarian masses through imaging. It describes how ovarian masses can be categorized and that epithelial tumors are the most common type of malignant ovarian tumor. The evaluation involves considering patient factors like age and mass characteristics on ultrasound like size, wall thickness, and presence of septations or solid areas. Scoring systems can help characterize masses as benign or malignant, though some remain indeterminate. MRI may help in these cases by identifying tissue types and infiltrative features suggestive of malignancy. The goal is to determine if the mass is ovarian in origin and the degree of suspicion for malignancy to guide clinical management.
Benign ovarian masses include functional cysts and tumors; most are asymptomatic.Most functional cysts and benign tumors are asymptomatic. Sometimes they cause menstrual abnormalities. Hemorrhagic corpus luteum cysts may cause pain or signs of peritonitis, particularly when they rupture. Occasionally, severe abdominal pain results from adnexal torsion of a cyst or mass, usually > 4 cm. Treatment varies depending on the patient's reproductive status.
- An adnexal mass refers to a lump near the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or surrounding tissue. Imaging can help determine if a mass is benign or cancerous.
- Common benign adnexal masses include physiologic cysts, peritoneal inclusion cysts, and masses related to conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome. Masses may also be due to endometriosis.
- Potentially cancerous masses include various epithelial tumors of the ovaries, such as serous or mucinous tumors. Other ovarian cancers include clear cell carcinoma and germ cell tumors. Imaging can help identify features suggesting malignancy.
This document provides information on testicular tumors including their etiology, pathogenesis, classification, and histopathological characteristics. It discusses that testicular tumors are most common in young males aged 15-35 years and the main types are germ cell tumors (GCTs), which can be seminomas or non-seminomatous GCTs. Risk factors include cryptorchidism and familial history. Histologically, the tumors are characterized by cells resembling fetal gonadal tissue and can include embryonal carcinoma, teratoma, choriocarcinoma and yolk sac components. Immunohistochemistry is useful in tumor classification.
This document provides information about ovarian tumors, including their anatomy, classifications of benign and malignant tumors, FIGO staging of ovarian cancer, and principles of treatment. It describes the different types of benign cysts and tumors, as well as classifications for malignant ovarian cancer stages I through IV. The staging system considers factors such as tumor size, organ extension, and distant metastases. Principles of treatment include surgical staging and debulking followed by intensive chemotherapy using platinum-based drugs, with CA-125 used to assess response.
Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor – Case Reports and Review ArticleApollo Hospitals
Malignant mixed mullerian tumors are very rare genital tumors. They are biphasic neoplasms composed of an admixture of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements. In descending order of frequency they originate in the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and vagina. Also they arise denovo from peritoneum. They are highly aggressive and tend to occur in postmenopausal low parity women. Because of rarity, there is as such no treatment guidelines available. Multimodality treatment in the form of radical surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy or combined chemoradiation gives a better prognosis & outcome. Two case reports of such tumors, one from ovary and other from penitoneum are presented along with the review of literature.
The document provides information on normal ovaries and ovarian masses. It discusses:
1. The typical size of normal ovaries and factors that can affect size.
2. Risks of ovarian neoplasms - a woman has a 5-10% lifetime risk of surgery for a suspected ovarian mass, of which 13-21% will be malignant.
3. Differential diagnosis of adnexal masses varies with age, with masses in pre-menarchal/post-menopausal women considered highly abnormal.
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the ovaries. They are common and usually harmless but can sometimes be cancerous. Malignant ovarian cysts are diagnosed using ultrasound imaging to check for characteristics like solid areas, thick septations, and ascites. Treatment for malignant cysts involves surgical removal of the ovaries and nearby lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy.
This document discusses benign ovarian tumors, including functional ovarian cysts and benign neoplastic ovarian tumors. It describes the main types of functional cysts such as follicular, lutein and hemorrhagic cysts. It also outlines the main types of benign neoplastic ovarian tumors, including epithelial tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors, germ cell tumors and mixed tumors. The diagnosis, management and treatment options for different types of benign ovarian tumors are provided.
This document discusses ovarian tumours, including their incidence, types, clinical features, and complications. It provides information on common varieties such as mucinous cyst adenoma, serous cyst adenoma, and dermoid cyst. For each variety, it describes origin, pathology, naked eye appearance, microscopic examination, and clinical features. It also discusses complications like torsion of the pedicle and covers differential diagnosis, investigations, and management of ovarian tumours.
1. The document describes the main types of ovarian tumours, which are epithelial tumours and germ cell tumours.
2. Epithelial tumours include serous cystadenoma (the most common), mucinous cystadenoma, Brenner tumour, endometrioid tumour, and clear cell tumour. They can spread transcoelomically, lymphatically or hematogenously.
3. Germ cell tumours include teratoma (the most common), dysgerminoma, endodermal sinus tumour, choriocarcinoma, and embryonal carcinoma. Teratomas can be mature, immature, or monodermal.
This document discusses benign tumors of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It describes various types of functional cysts such as follicular cysts, lutein cysts, and theca-lutein cysts. It also discusses inflammatory conditions, metaplastic conditions like endometriosis, and various neoplastic tumors including epithelial, sex cord-stromal, and germ cell tumors. Diagnosis and management are discussed for different types of ovarian tumors based on factors like size, symptoms, and patient's desire for future fertility. Surgical exploration and microscopic examination are usually needed for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
A case of an ovarian tumour pre-operatively thought to be malignant, which was per-operatively diagnosed as benign and later confirmed as a mucinous cystadenoma.
Ob-Gyn Department, BIRDEM-2 General Hospital, Shegunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Pathology, Ovarian Cyst and Tumors Dr. Sufia Husain 2018Sufia Husain
The document discusses ovarian cysts and tumors. It begins by outlining the objectives of the lecture, which are to provide knowledge of the major types of ovarian cysts and the classification and pathology of common ovarian tumors. It then discusses non-neoplastic cysts such as follicular cysts and endometriotic cysts. The majority of the document focuses on the classification and pathology of ovarian tumors, separating them into primary tumors which originate in the ovaries (surface epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, sex cord-stromal tumors) and metastatic tumors. Surface epithelial tumors are the most common type and include serous, mucinous, endometrioid and clear cell tumors. Sex cord-stromal tumors are generally
Pathology of Uterine corpus. Dr. Sufia Husain, 2018Sufia Husain
This document provides an overview of uterine corpus pathology including endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial carcinoma, and leiomyomas (fibroids).
It discusses the causes, classification, clinical features and behavior of endometrial hyperplasia. It also covers the two main types of endometrial carcinoma, their risk factors, genetics, morphology and prognosis.
Fibroids are described as the most common benign tumor of the female genital tract. Their clinical presentation, locations within the uterus, gross and microscopic appearance are outlined. Rarely, fibroids can undergo malignant transformation to leiomyosarcoma.
This document discusses ovarian tumors, including normal ovarian anatomy and dimensions. It describes non-neoplastic lesions like functional cysts and endometriomas. It also covers neoplastic lesions including epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, and sex cord-stromal tumors. Specific tumor types are defined along with their clinical features, investigation, and treatment. Complications of ovarian tumors are also mentioned.
1 benign and malignant ovarian diseasesHussamNameer
Benign ovarian tumors vary in cause depending on a woman's age. Functional cysts are common in young girls and reproductive-aged women, while germ cell tumors occur more in young women and epithelial tumors in older women. Most benign ovarian tumors are diagnosed due to the presence of a pelvic or abdominal mass, pain, or incidentally by ultrasound. Common types include functional cysts such as follicular and corpus luteal cysts, inflammatory cysts such as endometriomas, and germ cell tumors such as dermoid cysts. Benign epithelial tumors like serous and mucinous cystadenomas are more frequent in peri-menopausal women.
This document discusses various types of benign ovarian cysts and tumors, including functional cysts such as follicular cysts and corpus luteal cysts, inflammatory cysts such as tubo-ovarian abscesses, germ cell tumors like dermoid cysts, epithelial cysts such as serous and mucinous cystadenomas, and solid benign tumors including Brenner tumors, fibromas, and thecomas. It provides details on the characteristics, causes, diagnostic criteria, and typical treatment for each type.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes involved in carcinogenesis including oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair genes. It also covers chemical, microbial, and radiation carcinogens.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes involved in carcinogenesis including oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and DNA repair genes. It also covers chemical, microbial, and radiation carcinogens.
This document provides an overview of neoplasia and tumor biology, including:
1) It describes the nomenclature used for benign and malignant tumors, and differentiates between tumors of epithelial, connective tissue, and mixed cell origins.
2) It outlines key properties of benign and malignant tumors such as growth rate, differentiation, invasion, metastasis, and effects on the host.
3) It discusses genes and molecular pathways involved in carcinogenesis, as well as risk factors like genetic syndromes, chemicals, radiation, and microbes.
This document summarizes breast cancer risk factors, etiology, pathogenesis, classification, and carcinogenesis. It notes that breast cancer is most common in women over 30 and risk increases with age. The majority are estrogen receptor positive. Risk factors include family history, age of first birth, obesity, and hormone exposure. Cancers arise from genetic mutations in cells like luminal cells and can follow hereditary or sporadic pathways. Cancers are classified as either carcinoma in situ, confined to ducts/lobules, or invasive carcinoma penetrating the basement membrane. Carcinogenesis is a multi-step process as cells acquire mutations driving proliferation.
This lecture discusses how the immune system responds to tumors and how tumors evade the immune system. It covers various types of tumor antigens recognized by the immune system, including products of mutated genes, overexpressed proteins, and oncofetal antigens. The immune system mounts cellular and humoral responses against tumors through cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, macrophages, and antibodies. However, tumors have developed mechanisms to evade the immune system, such as antigen loss, lack of costimulation, immunosuppression, and inducing T cell apoptosis. Understanding the immune response and evasion is crucial for developing immunotherapies against cancer.
TUMOUR IMMUNOLOGY, CLINICAL ASPECTS OF NEOPLASIA & Clinical Features of TumorsDr. Roopam Jain
The document discusses tumor immunology and clinical aspects of neoplasia. It describes how the immune system can recognize tumor cells as foreign and attempt to destroy them. It discusses different types of tumor antigens that can be recognized by the immune system, including tumor-specific antigens only found on tumor cells and tumor-associated antigens also found on some normal cells. The document also summarizes various mechanisms the immune system uses to fight tumors, including cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and macrophages. Finally, it outlines several ways tumors can clinically affect the host, such as local effects, systemic manifestations like cancer cachexia and fever, tumor lysis syndrome, and paraneoplastic syndromes.
The document discusses breast cancer, including:
1) It provides an overview of the normal anatomy and structure of the breast.
2) It describes common benign breast conditions like fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas.
3) It discusses breast carcinoma, the most common type of cancer in women, noting risk factors and typical clinical features.
The document discusses breast cancer, including:
1) It provides an overview of the normal anatomy and structure of the breast.
2) It describes common benign breast conditions like fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas.
3) It discusses breast carcinoma, the most common type of cancer in women, noting risk factors and typical clinical features.
The immune system plays an important role in tumor immunity by recognizing and destroying tumor cells. However, tumors have developed several mechanisms to evade the immune system. Tumors express a variety of tumor antigens that can elicit an immune response, but they often downregulate antigen expression or lose antigenicity over time. Additionally, tumors employ immunosuppressive strategies like increasing immunosuppressive cytokines or reducing co-stimulatory molecules to avoid immune detection and destruction. While immune surveillance exists, tumors have found ways to circumvent it through immune escape mechanisms.
This document provides an overview of tumor immunology, including definitions of cancer and carcinogenesis, tumor antigens, the immune response to cancer, and mechanisms by which tumors escape the immune system. It discusses how tumors stimulate an immune response through antigens but also ways they can evade immunity, such as through low immunogenicity, antigen modulation, and immune suppression. It describes experimental evidence for tumor antigens and the immune response against tumors.
1) The document discusses cancer and the immune system, covering topics like tumor antigens, immune responses to tumors, and tumor escape mechanisms.
2) It provides an overview of tumor immunology, including how tumors evade the immune system through mechanisms like down-regulating class I MHC expression and antigen modulation.
3) The document also summarizes different immunotherapy approaches, such as treatments using cytokines, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccination strategies using isolated tumor peptides or transfected tumor cells.
1. Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell division leading to abnormal tissue growth known as tumors.
2. Defects in cellular proliferation cause cancer cells to lose contact inhibition and divide indiscriminately on top of normal cells.
3. Once mutated, cells can die, repair themselves, or survive and pass on mutations which have potential to become malignant tumors.
This document summarizes tumor immunology and immunotherapy for cancer treatment. It discusses how the immune system interacts with tumors and identifies tumor antigens. It also describes tumor evasion mechanisms that allow cancers to avoid immune detection and destruction. Current immunotherapeutic strategies discussed include antibody therapy, cytokine therapy, adoptive T cell therapy, vaccination, and combination approaches. The document reviews obstacles to effective cancer immunotherapy like self-tolerance and suppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment.
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1. Innate Immune Response
To Breast Cancer
PRESENTED BY: ALEENA HAQQI (MS-HCB 2019)
COURSE : ADVANCES IN IMMUNOLOGY
2. Introduction To Breast Cancer
Every 1 in 8 women
It effects about 12%
women worldwide
Signs of breast cancer
• A lump in the breast
• A change in shape
• Dimpling of the skin
Cancer that develops
from breast tissue
3. TYPES OF BREAST CANCER
Cancers developing from the ducts are known
as ductal carcinomas, while those developing
from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas
non-invasive breast cancer (carcinoma in situ) –
found in the ducts of the breast (ductal carcinoma
in situ, or DCIS) which has not spread into the
breast tissue surrounding the ducts.
invasive breast cancer – where the cancer cells
have spread through the lining of the ducts into the
surrounding breast tissue. This is the most
common type of breast cancer.
Lobule
Duct cells
Duct
Lobular cells
4. Causes of Breast Cancer
GENETIC BASIS
BRCA1 mutation or BRCA2 mutation
ATM, BARD1, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2
ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS
OBIESITY
RADIATION EXPOSURE
FAMILY HISTORY
5. Interaction
Between The
Immune System
And Cancer Cells
Three Phases Of
Interaction :
Elimination;Equilibrium;
And Escape, Which Are
Referred To As The
“Three Es” Of Cancer
Immunoediting.
CD47, function as
“don’t-eat-me”
signals and
can prevent the
attack of normal
cells by
macrophages,
Tumor cells may
also use this
mechanism to
evade immune
attacks
6. Innate Immune Response As Suppressor
of Breast Cancer
ActivationofMonocytesandMacrophages
Bacterial Components
Thrombospondin
MUCIN-1
IL-12 & IFN (gamma)
Activation of Macrophages results in
Tumorcidal activities
IL-2, IL-12 & TNFα causes The activation of
tumorcidal activities in Neutrophills,
Granulocytes and NK cells
7.
8. Innate Immune Response TO BC
TGF β
Il-4
Il-3
Type II
Response
M2 Polarization
Tissue
Remodeling
Angiogenesis
Anti-
inflammatory
cytokines
Support tumor
growth
Immune
suppression
9. Breast Cancer Immune Enviroment
Tumor & Stromal
Cells
IL-10 & TGFβ
Impair immune
cells to secrete
Pro-inflammatory
cytokines
Incresead Treg
More anti-
inflammatory
signals
Perforin &
Granzymes
Kills innate
immune cells
10. BC Immune Enviroment at a Glance
Solid Tumor
More fibrillar
collagen
Macrophage
culture on it
Impaired
cytotoxicity
Immune cell
Collagen
receptor
(LAIRs)
Inhibit Nk
cell cytotoxic
activity
Immune
suppression
Tumors
Spontaneous
cell death
Phagocytes
take up
apoptotic
cells
Inhibit
immune
response
11. Innate Immune Response as Breast
Cancer Promoter
Screte Matrix Metallo Proteinases
(MMPs)
Degrade ECM Molecules
Enhance Tumor Invasion and Metastasis
Secrete Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
Protrusions and invasive Phenotype in BC
Secrete TGF β & IL-10
Secrete Chemokine (CCL2)
Immune suppressive enviroment of tumor
Recruitment of monocytes
Secrete VEGF
Extravasation of tumor cells
Express Programmaed Cell Death
Receptor (PDL-1)
T - Cell Death
Hypoxic Tumor Enviroment – Accumulation Of (Tumor Associated Macrophages) TAMs
12. Other Immune cells as BC Promoter
DENDRITIC CELLS
Deplete Arginine in
tumor microenviroment
T cell Apoptosis
Prevent adaptive anti
tumor Response
MDSC
• Sequester Cysteine
• Impair T cell activation
• Impeding T cell Response
• Inhibit DC maturation &
NK cell activity
• Inhibit immune response
COMMON FUNCTION
• Secretion of Anti-
Inflammatory Factors
• Potentiate Tumor
Promoting Effects
13.
14. Crosstalk between Innate &
Adaptive Immune System
By engulfing dead tumor cells and presenting antigens to T cells, macrophages
and dcs “visualize” the tumor for the adaptive immune system.
Tumor specific antigens (tsa), which are mutated or aberrantly glycosylated
proteins that are unique to tumor cells
Provide well-suited targets for adaptive immunity and are found in high
amounts in human breast cancer samples
While dcs are considered to be the main antigen presenting cells, macrophages
also play a role in antigen presentation and in the activation of an adaptive
immune response to tumors
Editor's Notes
Women who have a BRCA1 mutation or BRCA2 mutation (or both) can have up to a 72% risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes
the ‘elimination’ phase, the immune system may succeed in destroying all tumor cells.
If that does not happen, it may still be able to control tumor growth but not completely eradicate it. This phase is referred to as the ‘equilibrium’ phase. Finally, due to selection pressure from the immune system, some
cancer cells develop enough resistance that they can escape the immune system, leading to a failure
of immune-mediated cancer control [31]. This is referred to as the ‘escape’ phase. Cancers develop
resistance by expressing reduced levels of MHC 1 and costimulatory molecules. They can produce
factors that suppress the immune system, which enables them to avoid recognition by the immune
system
Tumor-suppressing activities of innate immune cells in
breast cancer. Anti-tumor activities of innate immune cells can be
induced by type I polarizing, pro-inflammatory stimuli, including
lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and interferon (IFN)-γ and likely also by
endogenous ligands of toll-like receptors (TLRs) including high
mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB-1) and heat shock proteins
(HSPs). Tumor-suppressing macrophages and dendritic cells (DCs)
kill tumor cells or suppress their proliferation via the release of tumor
necrosis factor (TNF)-α, type I interferons (IFNs), reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) as well as interleukins (ILs), like
IL-1β or IL-12. IL-12 has several effects, including the inhibition of
angiogenesis and the activation of natural killer (NK) cells, type I T
helper (Th1) and cytotoxic T cells. Th1 cells secrete IFN-γ, creating a
feedback loop by enhancing pro-inflammatory activities of innate
immune cells. Pro-inflammatory cytokines also activate anti-tumor
activities in neutrophil granulocytes, which in turn secrete TNF-α, IL-
12, IFNs and reactive oxygen species (ROS)