In the clinic
Ovarian cancer remains one of the major challenges in oncology. The ovaries contain numerous cell types, all of which can undergo malignant change and require different imaging and treatment protocols and ultimately have different prognoses.
Ovarian tumors most commonly originate from the ovarian surface (germinal) epithelium that is continuous at a sharp transition zone with the peritoneum of the mesovarium.
Many factors have been linked with the development of ovarian tumors, including a strong family history.