What are the symptoms of benign and malignant ovarian tumors

Ovarian tumors are common gynecological tumors in women, which are very harmful to women. Although many are benign, many can become malignant. However, many women do not understand the manifestations and symptoms of ovarian cysts. Therefore, it is recommended that women learn more about this aspect, especially how to distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian cysts. The following is a detailed introduction: What are the manifestations of benign and malignant ovarian tumors?

Although the term "benign tumor" means "will not affect the body", it does not mean that it has no effect on the body at all. There are cases where benign tumors cause harm to the body, but it is not a malignant tumor, so there is no need to be overly nervous.
Most benign tumors can be removed surgically, and the chance of recurrence after surgery is low. You can consult your doctor about whether you need to remove the tumor.
Malignant tumors are tumors that can have serious effects on the body. Cancer is a malignant tumor.
Malignant tumors need to be treated, and if they are discovered early, treatment must be started immediately.
Comparison of the characteristics of benign and malignant tumors
1. Tumors are formed due to abnormal cell proliferation, but the methods of cell proliferation are different.
Benign tumor cells will gradually gather and swell, and the bulges will become larger, while malignant tumor cells have the characteristics of invading and infiltrating the surrounding normal tissues. In terms of tumor growth rate, malignant tumors grow faster than benign tumors.
Moreover, the biggest problem with malignant tumors is that they have the possibility of metastasis. Benign tumors will hardly move to other places beyond the original location, but for malignant tumors, we must pay attention to the harm it will cause to tissues and organs throughout the body. In addition, we also need to pay attention to the possibility of recurrence of malignant tumors after removal.
Like this, there are great differences between benign and malignant tumors in other aspects.
2. Benign tumors that generally do not metastasize
Benign tumor cells have the property of gradually gathering and swelling, and the bulges become larger, and the cell proliferation rate is relatively slow. There is no need to worry about tumor metastasis, and there is almost no possibility of recurrence after resection.
Although the location of the tumor growth may affect the surrounding tissues and organs, it does not spread to the entire body and the possibility of threatening life is very low.
Representative benign tumors include "uterine fibroids", "cysts" which are also a type of benign tumor, "adenomas" that are prone to occur in the intestines, stomach or breasts, and "lipomas" that are caused by the abnormal proliferation and growth of fat cells in the shoulders, back, etc.
3. Malignant tumors with the possibility of metastasis
Malignant tumors grow quickly and can invade surrounding normal tissues. Since they are likely to metastasize, they must be treated immediately. However, even if a malignant tumor is surgically removed, there is a possibility that it may recur.
Because malignant tumors grow rapidly, other cells cannot get enough nutrition and oxygen. Certain symptoms may appear in various parts of the body. In a short period of time, the disease may develop to a life-threatening level, so you must not take it lightly.
Malignant tumors can grow in organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, uterus, breast, or skin. They can also occur in bones, muscles, nerves, reproductive cells, and other parts of the body, so you must be careful.
The problem with malignant tumors is that they cannot be controlled. They will invade the surrounding normal tissues and organs, and then invade the blood and lymphatic systems, which are very difficult problems.

1. Clinical manifestations of benign ovarian tumors

The tumor develops slowly and is often asymptomatic in the early stages. It is often discovered accidentally during a gynecological examination.

There is a feeling of abdominal distension, and the patient can feel the mass from the abdomen. If the tumor grows and fills the pelvic cavity, it may cause compression symptoms such as frequent urination and constipation. Abdominal examination can feel a mass with a clear outline.

During gynecological examination, a cystic or solid mass is felt on one or both sides of the uterus. The mass is smooth and movable and is not connected to the uterus. Generally, benign tumors are painless and only cause abdominal pain when complications such as torsion, rupture or secondary infection occur.

Clinical manifestations of malignant ovarian tumors

There are usually no symptoms in the early stages, and if symptoms occur, it is usually in the late stages. The tumor grows rapidly in a short period of time, causing abdominal distension, ascites and compression symptoms or infiltration of surrounding tissues. Functional tumors can produce corresponding symptoms of excess estrogen or androgen.

Late-stage patients will experience cachexia symptoms such as weakness, weight loss, anemia, etc. Tumors touched during gynecological examination are mostly solid, bilateral, uneven in surface, and immobile. Nodules of varying sizes can be touched in the rectouterine pouch, and sometimes enlarged lymph nodes can be touched in the axilla or supraclavicular region. Complications may occur in both benign and malignant tumors, such as tumor pedicle torsion, tumor rupture, infection, and malignant transformation.

From the above introduction, we can see that the symptoms of benign and malignant ovarian cysts are different. It is recommended that women pay attention to abnormal conditions in their bodies in a timely manner. If the above symptoms occur, they should be checked and treated in time. The above content can allow women to understand the symptoms of benign and malignant ovarian tumors in more detail, which is very helpful for early detection and early treatment of the disease.