Differential diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer

Deaths caused by ovarian cancer account for the first place among all types of gynecological tumors, posing a serious threat to women's lives. Since ovarian cancer has no symptoms in the early clinical stages, it is quite difficult to identify its tissue type and benign or malignant tumors. We all know that cancer is a topic that cannot be ignored. Ovarian cancer is also a problem that many people are troubled by, and how to judge the late stage of ovarian cancer is also a concern for everyone.

1. Menstrual disorders and vaginal bleeding may occur. If both ovaries are destroyed by cancerous tissue, it may cause menstrual disorders and amenorrhea. Lung metastasis may cause cough, hemoptysis, and pleural effusion. Bone metastasis may cause severe pain in the metastatic site. Intestinal metastasis may cause blood in the stool, and severe cases may cause intestinal obstruction.

2. Initially, there will be discomfort in the lower abdomen or a feeling of heaviness and pain on one side of the lower abdomen.

3. Abdominal distension. Due to the rapid growth of the tumor, there may be abdominal distension, abdominal mass and ascites in the short term. Small tumors can only be found during pelvic examination. When the mass gradually grows beyond the pelvic cavity, the mass can be felt in the abdomen.

4. In the late stage of ovarian cancer, due to the rapid growth of the tumor, malnutrition and weight loss occur, forming cachexia.

5. Corresponding symptoms appear due to cancer metastasis. Ovarian malignant tumors rarely cause pain. However, if the tumor ruptures, bleeds or becomes infected, or if it infiltrates and compresses adjacent organs, it may cause abdominal pain and back pain.

6. Compression symptoms: When the tumor infiltrates into the surrounding tissues or compresses the nerves, it can cause abdominal pain, back pain or sciatica. If it compresses the pelvic veins, lower limb edema may occur. A huge tumor can compress the bladder, causing frequent urination, difficulty urinating, and urine retention. Compression of the rectum can cause difficulty in defecation. Compression of the gastrointestinal tract can cause digestive tract symptoms. Compression of the diaphragm can cause breathing difficulties and inability to lie flat.

The above is an introduction to how to judge the late stage of ovarian cancer. Now you should have a better understanding of it. I hope this article is helpful to you. Don’t ignore the prevention of ovarian cancer. I wish you good health!