Summary of complications of ovarian cancer

The age of onset of ovarian cancer is not stable, and its incidence rate will gradually increase with age. If not treated in time, it is likely to cause some complications. So what are the complications of ovarian cancer ? The following is a detailed answer from relevant experts.

1. Pedicle torsion. It is relatively common and is one of the acute gynecological abdomens. It is more common in cystic tumors with long pedicles, medium size, large mobility, and center of gravity biased to one side. It often occurs when the body position changes suddenly, in early pregnancy or after delivery. After the pedicle is torsion, the venous return of the tumor is blocked, causing congestion, purple-brown color, and even ruptured blood vessels and bleeding, which will cause tumor necrosis and infection due to arterial obstruction. In acute pedicle torsion, the patient suddenly has severe pain in the lower abdomen, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and even shock symptoms in severe cases. During the examination, the abdominal wall muscles on the affected side are tense, tenderness is significant, and the mass has greater tension. After diagnosis, the tumor should be surgically removed immediately.

2. Tumor rupture is a common complication of ovarian cancer. Spontaneous rupture may be caused by ischemic necrosis of the cyst wall or tumor erosion and penetration of the cyst wall; or traumatic rupture may be caused by squeezing, delivery, gynecological examination and puncture. After rupture, the cyst fluid flows into the abdominal cavity, irritating the peritoneum, which may cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and even shock. During the examination, there are abdominal irritation signs such as abdominal wall tension, tenderness, rebound pain, and the original mass shrinks or disappears. After diagnosis, laparotomy should be performed immediately to remove the cyst and clean the peritoneum.

3. Infection. This is rare and is usually secondary to tumor pedicle torsion or rupture. The main symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, elevated white blood cell count, and varying degrees of peritonitis. Infection should be actively controlled and surgical exploration should be performed at an appropriate time.

4. Malignant transformation. Malignant transformation of benign ovarian tumors often occurs in older patients, especially postmenopausal patients. The tumor grows rapidly in a short period of time, and the patient will feel bloating and loss of appetite. Examination shows that the tumor volume has increased significantly and is fixed, and there is often ascites. Patients suspected of malignant transformation should be treated promptly.

The above is an introduction to the complications of ovarian cancer. Women should do more to prevent the invasion of the disease. If you want to know more about ovarian cancer, please consult online experts.

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