Stromal cell ovarian tumors

Abstract

This review represents the latest data about rare type of ovarian neoplasms - stromal cell tumors, which are 7-8% of all ovarian neoplasias. This group of diseases is characterized by an ambiguous prognosis and high recurrence rate. The paper presents a general characteristic of an emergency treatment, describes the most common and rare nosologicalal forms. The recent diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are characterised. The authors have shown in detail the problems in early diagnosis of primary stromal cell ovarian tumors and their relapses, the lack of a unified approach in therapeutic tactics and the nessesity for further investigations of this group of ovarian neoplasms.