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Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary Hypercalcemic Type

What is Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary Hypercalcemic Type?

Small cell carcinoma of the ovary hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT) is a very rare type of cancer. It most commonly affects people in their early 20s, but infants and people in their 40s may also develop the disease.

SCCOHT begins in one ovary and may spread to other parts of the body. In a small subgroup of patients, this cancer type is related with hypercalcemia (high calcium levels).

Each year, about 40 to 50 people in the United States are diagnosed with SCCOHT.

Last Updated 03/2025

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