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Brenner Tumor

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Definition: A smooth, solid or cystic fibroepithelial (FIBROEPITHELIAL NEOPLASMS) tumor, usually found in the OVARIES but can also be found in the adnexal region and the KIDNEYS. It consists of a fibrous stroma with nests of epithelial cells that sometimes resemble the transitional cells lining the urinary bladder. Brenner tumors generally are benign and asymptomatic. Malignant Brenner tumors have been reported.  coordinate IM with OVARIAN NEOPLASMS (IM)    Other names Ovary Brenner Tumor; Brenner Tumor, Proliferative; Brenner Tumor, Malignant; Brenner Tumor, Benign; Proliferative Brenner Tumor; Ovarian Brenner Tumor; Malignant Brenner Tumor; Brenner Tumor of Ovary; Benign Brenner Tumor

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