Abstract:Mucinous borderline ovarian tumors (MBOTs) are a form of ovarian neoplasm that consists of both benign characteristics of a cystadenoma and malignant components of a cystadenocarcinoma. Currently, there are three accepted, synonymous terms that describe MBOTs: borderline, low malignant potential, and atypical proliferation. 1 Therefore, this type of tumor is classified as an intermediate phase between benign and malignant. Mucinous borderline ovarian tumors account for approximately 30% to 50% of ovarian epith… Show more
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