All of the following are true about Borderline tumors except :
The characteristic feature of borderline tumor of ovary are: - 10% of all epithelial tumours are borderline. - metastasis are uncommon but can rarely occur. - the chief characteristic feature is absence of stromal invasion. - confined to ovary for long time and have very good prognosis. Reference: Textbook of Gynaecology, Sheila balakrishnan, 2nd edition, pg no:272,273 <\p>
10% of all epithelial tumours are borderline.
They have a good prognosis.
Metastases are common
Absence of stromal invasion
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