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THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS OF THE FEMALE. 



Leiomyoma containing more or less fibrous tissue is of occasional oc- 

 currence. 



Sarcoma of the ovaries is not common. It is usually primary, and 



FIG. 446. PAPILLOMA OF THE OVARY. 



may apparently develop from the new-formed cells of the corpus luteum 

 (Fig. 447), but may be metastatic. It is usually of the spindle-celled 



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FIG. 447. COMMENCEMENT OF SARCOMATOUS GROWTH IN THE OVARY. 

 From hyperplastic cells of corpus luteum. 



variety, but may contain areas of spheroidal -celled tissue or more or less 

 fibrous tissue. The tumors may be hard or soft, and are apt to involve 

 both ovaries. Endotheliomata may be found in the ovaries (Fig. 449). 



