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==Overview of thecoma== | ==Overview of thecoma== | ||
Thecoma cell tumors are benign [[ovarian cancer]] composed only of theca cells. They often occur in older women. Usual signs are [[lump]] in the lower abdomen, abnormal [[uterine bleeding]], [[pain]] in lower abdomen. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan and [[biopsy]] may help diagnose thecoma. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy. As a benign tumor, the prognosis of thecoma is good. | Thecoma cell tumors are benign [[ovarian cancer]] composed only of theca cells. They often occur in older women. Usual signs are [[lump]] in the lower abdomen, abnormal [[uterine bleeding]], [[pain]] in lower abdomen. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan and [[biopsy]] may help diagnose thecoma. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy. As a benign tumor, the prognosis of thecoma is good. | ||
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Revision as of 17:40, 27 July 2011
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Jinhui Wu, MD
Overview of thecoma
Thecoma cell tumors are benign ovarian cancer composed only of theca cells. They often occur in older women. Usual signs are lump in the lower abdomen, abnormal uterine bleeding, pain in lower abdomen. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan and biopsy may help diagnose thecoma. Treatments include surgery and radiation therapy. As a benign tumor, the prognosis of thecoma is good.