View source for 51. Mucinous, multilocular cystadenoma of the ovary

'''Organ''': Ovary

'''Description''':

We can see a large multilocular (many smaller cysts inside the cyst) whitish cyst. There are no signs of solid tissue. The surface is smooth. It’s hard/impossible to find normal ovarian tissue.

'''Diagnosis''': Mucinous cystadenoma of the ovary

'''Risk factors:'''

* 30 – 40 year old females

'''Theory''':

Signs of solid tissue in this cyst would suggest malignancy.
[[File:Cystadenoma of the ovary prep.jpg|center|thumb|Cystadenoma of the ovary prep]]
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]]