54. Dysgerminoma
Organ: Ovary
Description:
A large, whitish-greyish tumor of the ovary is visible. The tumor forms lobules. The cut surface is homogenous.
On the back of the preparation a part of the fallopian tube is visible.
Diagnosis: Dysgerminoma
Risk factors:
- Nothing special
Theory:
Remember that dysgerminoma is the female equivalent of seminoma.
It’s not really easy (or even possible) to see that this used to be an ovary.
