Abstract

Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary, abbreviated TCC of the ovary, is a rare type of ovarian cancer that has an appearance similar to urothelial carcinoma (also known as transitional cell carcinoma).

Diagnosis

TCC of the ovary is diagnosed by examination of the tissue by a pathologist. It has a characteristic appearance under the microscope and distinctive pattern of immunostaining.

Pathology

It is not related urothelial carcinoma. It is in the "transitional cell" category of ovarian tumours which also includes malignant Brenner tumour and benign Brenner tumour.

Prognosis

These tumours do better than other types of epithelial tumours of the ovary.