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Vad är Granulosa cell?
Granulosa cells form a single layer around the OOCYTE in the primordial ovarian follicle and advance to form a multilayered cumulus oophorus surrounding the OVUM in the Graafian follicle. The major functions of granulosa cells include the production of steroids and LH receptors (RECEPTORS, LH).
Hur märker man att man har äggstockscancer?
Symtom som är vanliga är fyllnadskänsla och illamående, ändrade avföringsvanor, uppblåsthet i buk, värk, samlagssmärta, urinträngningar och ökat bukomfång. Vissa känner en ökad trötthet, andfåddhet, får vaginala blödningar och man kan utveckla blodproppar lågt i buken eller i benen.
Hur länge kan man gå med äggstockscancer?
Äggstockscancer har den högsta dödligheten bland tumörer som drabbar det kvinnliga underlivet. Av 700 nya fall avlider ca 500 patienter. En överlevnad på fem år ligger på runt 40–50 % beroende på att tumören ofta upptäcks sent. Borderlinetumörer har däremot en mycket god prognos.
What is a granulosa cell tumor?
Granulosa Cell Tumor. A Granulosa Cell Tumor (GCT) is one of the rarest forms of ovarian cancer and is classified as a sex cord stromal tumor. Although more common in post-menstrual women, it has the ability of growing in both male and female children (referred to as a juvenile tumor), as well as in men of any age.
What is the prognosis of adult-type granulosa cell tumor (AGC)?
The majority of adult-type granulosa cell tumors are diagnosed at an early stage with an indolent prognosis. Surgery is the cornerstone for the treatment of both primary and relapsed tumor, while chemotherapy is applied only for advanced or non-resectable cases. Tumor stage is the only factor consistently associated with prognosis.
What is the prognosis of ovarian granulosa cell tumors?
These tumors originate from the sex cord stromal cells of the ovary and represent 3-5% of all ovarian cancers. The majority of adult-type granulosa cell tumors are diagnosed at an early stage with an indolent prognosis.
Can You Survive Stage 1 granulosa cell tumor?
Granulosa Cell Tumor. If the tumor is discovered while in stage I, survival is extremely likely. Its appearance is solid, smooth-surfaced, and cystic lesion with blood-filled cysts. The cells have the ability of spreading to other organs of the body and where new tumors are grown in organs such as the lungs.