Table 2 Origin of ovarian carcinoma
| Â | Serous | Endometrioid/Clear | Mucinous/Brenner |
|---|---|---|---|
Traditional theory | ovarian surface epithelium (mesothelim) | ovarian surface epithelium (mesothelim) | ovarian surface epithelium (mesothelim) |
Recent theory | fimbria | endometrial tissue (endometriosis) | tubal-mesothelial junction |