Neoplastic Process
luteoma
Subclass of:
Sex Cord-Stromal Tumor;
ovarian neoplasm
Definitions related to luteoma:
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(luteoma, benign) A benign neoplasm of the ovary, composed of leuteinized granulosa-theca cells.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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An ovarian neoplasm composed of LUTEAL CELLS derived from luteinized GRANULOSA CELLS and THECA CELLS. Luteomas respond to GONADOTROPINS, and vary in their hormone production (PROGESTERONE; ESTROGENS; or ANDROGENS). During PREGNANCY, a transient type of luteoma may develop due to an exaggerated LUTEINIZATION of the OVARY.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(ovarian stromal luteoma) A benign ovarian stromal tumor in which more than 90% of the tumor cells resemble steroid hormone-secreting cells. Crystals of Reinke are not present. It occurs in post-menopausal women and it is usually associated with estrogenic effects.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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