title: Transitional cell carcinoma of the ovary: case series and review of literature.
abstract: Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a recently recognized, subtype of ovarian surface epithelial cancer; the pure form accounting for only 1% of surface epithelial tumors. It has been described as a primary ovarian carcinoma with definite urothelial features but no benign, metaplastic and/or proliferating Brenner tumor (BT) identified. Recognition of such tumours is important because of its rarity, favorable response to chemotherapy and an improved patient survival. A case series of primary TCC of the ovary (3 cases) with brief review of literature is being presented.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pathology, M. R. Medical College , Gulbarga, India .
authors.forename: Rajashree J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Ingin
authors.affiliation: Professor & HOD, Department of Pathology, M. R. Medical College , Gulbarga, India .
authors.forename: Sainath K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Andola
authors.affiliation: Post-Graduate, Department of Pathology, M. R. Medical College , Gulbarga, India .
authors.forename: Ashraf Ahmed
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Zubair
keywords: Brenner tumor; Ovarian carcinoma; Surface epithelial tumors; Urothelial tumors