Common epithelial neoplasms are derived from the surface ovarian epithelium which comes from the coelomic epithelium or mesothelium. This slide contains a serous neoplasm which is a very common type of common epithelial neoplasm. The diagnosis is benign serous cystadenoma of the ovary. Epithelium of the neoplasm resembles the epithelium of the fallopian tube. Slide 111 1.
Diagnosis is serous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary.
Grossly may be cystic and papillary, entirely solid and firm or both cystic and solid. Usually contain friable, necrotic and hemorrhagic areas. Limited to ovaries. One or both ovaries and pelvic extension. This case represents a stage III from the information known since there is involvement of the omentum.