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Background and Aim: Ovarian tumors have emerged as a prominent cause of mortality, encompassing a diverse range of clinical, morphological, and histological diagnoses. A study was done to determine the overall occurrence, distribution, and different histological classifications of ovarian neoplasms. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, a tertiary care teaching institute in India, for a length of one year. The possibility of employing random sampling was taken into consideration. Women over the age of 18 years, with histologically confirmed ovarian tumours, measuring more than 5 centimeters in diameter, were included. We evaluated abdominal hysterectomy specimens. A macroscopic examination was performed. Observations were made regarding the dimensions and coloration of the specimen. The stained sections were scrutinised using a light microscope to determine the histological diagnosis. Results: Throughout the duration of the study, a collective of 100 individuals were selected for participation. Out of them, 83 (83%) were classified as benign tumours (Bet), 6 (6%) were classified as borderline tumours (BoT), and 11 (11%) cases were classified as malignant tumours (MlT). Borderline tumours are the third most prevalent, preceded by malignant tumours. Out of the total cases studied, 91% were unilateral and only 9% were bilateral, with all of the bilateral cases being BeT. The most frequently observed bilateral tumor was Seromucinous cystadenoma. Cystic instances account for the highest proportion (74%) of the OTs. The bulk of the histological patterns observed were surface epithelial tumours (SETs), accounting for 83 cases. Germ cell tumours were the second most common, with 8 cases, followed by sex cord-stromal tumours, which accounted for 3 cases. Conclusion: The majorities of tumour cases were found to be benign and were most commonly reported in individuals of reproductive age. On the other hand, malignant neoplasms were more prevalent in those over the age of 40. This ... |