There are many ways to diagnose ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is a very serious malignant tumor. Early treatment is a matter of life and death. So, how to diagnose ovarian cancer in its early stages? Let's ask an expert to tell us in detail about the diagnosis of ovarian cancer .

The main methods for diagnosing ovarian cancer are:

Gynecological examination: If the adnexal tumor is hard, uneven, and poorly mobile, it should be highly suspected of ovarian cancer invasion and adhesion. If a solid tumor of about 5 cm is touched, it should not be ignored.

Ultrasound findings: About 70% of solid ovarian tumors are malignant; mixed cystic and solid tumors are also mostly malignant. If the ultrasound examination finds that the tumor wall is thick (solid reflection thickness exceeds 2 cm), it should be highly suspected of malignancy. CT examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination can assist in diagnosis.

Other diagnostic tests for ovarian cancer: cytological examination of posterior vaginal fornix puncture wash fluid and chest and peritoneal fluid is helpful for diagnosis. CA125 test is mainly for ovarian epithelial tumors, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) for endodermal sinus tumors, and chorionic gonadotropin for choriocarcinoma. It has important reference value for diagnosis and prognosis estimation.

At present, laparotomy is still the main means of diagnosing ovarian cancer; when feasible, surgical treatment is the first and most important treatment for ovarian cancer. Surgery can not only clarify the pathological type and range of ovarian tumors, but also completely or mostly remove the tumor in a short time. Early cases can be cured by appropriate surgical selection. Cytoreductive surgery is performed for middle and late stage cases, that is, all resectable tumors in the abdomen and pelvis are removed, which is beneficial to the enhancement of the body's anti-tumor ability, and creates a favorable internal environment for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy, which is of great benefit to improving the quality of life and prognosis.

The above is an introduction to "Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis" for reference only. The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is very important. Only a correct and formal diagnosis of ovarian cancer can benefit the patient's health. If you have other questions about the diagnosis of ovarian cancer, please consult our online experts for more information.

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