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'''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson]], M.S.,M.D. [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org]  Phone:617-632-7753; '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' Jinhui Wu, M.D.
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Granulosa cell tumour is a kind of stromal tumor of ovarian cancer. Stromal tumors start from connective tissue cells and produce hormones such as [[estrogen]] and [[progesterone]]. Granulosa cell tumour can occur at any age in a woman'life and the peak age is 50-55 years. Usual symptoms depend on the patient's age. For postmenopausal patient, usual clinical present is abnormal [[uterine bleeding]]. For a woman of reproductive age, her present is [[menometrorrhagia]]. But for a girl not undergone puberty, [[isosexual-pseudo-precocity]] may be seen. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.
Granulosa cell tumour is a type of stromal tumor of ovarian cancer. Stromal tumors start from connective tissue cells and produce hormones such as [[estrogen]] and [[progesterone]]. Granulosa cell tumour can occur at any age in a woman'life and the peak age is 50-55 years. Symptoms usually depend on the patient's age. Among postmenopausal patients, usual clinical presentation is abnormal [[uterine bleeding]]. Women in reproductive age group usually present with [[menometrorrhagia]]. Early development of breasts, pubic and axillary hair, stimulation and development of internal and external secondary sex organs, irregular uterine bleeding (Isosexual-pseudoprecocity) may be seen among young girls with granulosa cell tumor. Treatment include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.


==See also==
 
:*[[Ovarian cancer (patient information)]]
'''For more information, see: [[Ovarian cancer (patient information)]]


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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Jinhui Wu, M.D.

Overview

Granulosa cell tumour is a type of stromal tumor of ovarian cancer. Stromal tumors start from connective tissue cells and produce hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Granulosa cell tumour can occur at any age in a woman'life and the peak age is 50-55 years. Symptoms usually depend on the patient's age. Among postmenopausal patients, usual clinical presentation is abnormal uterine bleeding. Women in reproductive age group usually present with menometrorrhagia. Early development of breasts, pubic and axillary hair, stimulation and development of internal and external secondary sex organs, irregular uterine bleeding (Isosexual-pseudoprecocity) may be seen among young girls with granulosa cell tumor. Treatment include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.


For more information, see: Ovarian cancer (patient information)

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