Clear cell carcinoma of the ovary, about a case

Abstract

Introduction: The histological classification of surgery tumors by the World Health Organization (WHO) is based on histogenetic principles, and it divides surgery tumors according to their derivation of epithelial cells, germ cells and mesenchymal cells (stroma and sex cord). Objective: to describe the clinical- epidemiological characteristics of clear cell ovarian carcinoma. Methodology: we made a review of the bibliography on the subject and presented the results. Results: Clear cell carcinoma (CCC) of the ovary has been reported to have a worse prognosis than all other neoplasms in this group. Taking this into account, this presentation of a case attended in our institution has been carried out, with an effective treatment, valid for the survival of the patient and a good quality of life. Conclusions: it is an epithelial ovarian tumor frequently resistant to conventional chemotherapy.