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Preferred Label : Ovarian Carcinoma;

NCIt synonyms : Carcinoma of Ovary; Carcinoma of the Ovary; Invasive Ovarian Carcinoma;

NCIt related terms : Ovarian Cancer; epithelial ovarian cancer; Ovarian epithelial cancer;

NCIt definition : An invasive carcinoma that arises from the surface ovarian epithelium. The vast majority of cases are adenocarcinomas. The most common sites of involvement are the contralateral ovary, peritoneal cavity, para-aortic and pelvic lymph nodes, and liver. Lung and pleura are the most common sites of extra-abdominal spread. The primary form of therapy is surgical. The overall prognosis of ovarian carcinoma remains poor, a direct result of its rapid growth rate and the lack of early symptoms.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Cancer that occurs in the cells lining the ovaries.;

Neoplastic status : Malignant;

Codes from synonyms : 10033159; CDR0000046768; CDR0000045683;

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