What is a Brenner tumor of the ovaries?
What is a Brenner tumor of the ovaries? Brenner tumor of the ovary is a solid, abnormal growth (tumor) on the ovary. Most Brenner tumors are not cancerous (benign). About 5% of Brenner tumors are cancerous (malignant) or have a small chance of spreading beyond its original location (borderline). These tumors most often occur in women after menopause. Are Brenner Tumours malignant? The vast majority of Brenner tumors are benign, often incidental findings; however, malignant Brenner tumors (MBT) do occasionally occur. What is malignant Brenner tumor? Malignant Brenner tumor (MBTs) is a rare histological subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer, accounting...