What are the methods for checking ovarian tumors

Experts say that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are generally not obvious, so in this case, all patients need to be examined to confirm the diagnosis, which will help with timely treatment. After suffering from ovarian cancer, the patient mortality rate is relatively high. We should pay attention to some examination methods so that the disease can be detected in time.

(1) Ultrasound examination B-ultrasound imaging can detect the location, size, shape and nature of the tumor.

(2) Radiological diagnosis: Barium meal or barium enema, air contrast radiography can determine whether there is a tumor in the digestive tract. CT examination can locate and characterize pelvic tumors, and determine whether there is metastasis to the liver, lungs, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Pelvic lymph node radiography can determine whether ovarian tumors have lymphatic metastasis.

(3) Laparoscopy can directly observe the origin and general condition of the tumor, as well as the entire pelvic and abdominal cavity and diaphragm, to determine the extent and stage of the lesion. It can also aspirate ascites for cytological examination or take suspicious tissue for pathological examination. However, it is contraindicated for large masses or adhesion masses.

(4) Cytological examination: Cytological examination of ascites obtained by abdominal or posterior fornix puncture is helpful in the diagnosis of ovarian malignant tumors.

(5) Tumor marker examination: The alpha-fetoprotein (aFP) concentration is high in patients with embryonal carcinoma and endodermal sinus carcinoma. AFP greater than 20 μg/L is considered positive. β-hCG determination has diagnostic value for primary ovarian choriocarcinoma and ovarian germ cells mixed with choriocarcinoma components. Cancer antigen CA125 radioimmunoassay (CA125 greater than 65 U/ml is positive) has a high diagnostic significance for epithelial cancer. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) determination is helpful for the diagnosis of dysgerminoma.

(6) Laparotomy: Enlarged ovaries are found before puberty, and the ovaries can still be palpated after menopause; women of childbearing age have ovarian cystic tumors with a diameter greater than 6 cm, which do not shrink or increase after 3 to 6 months of observation; solid swelling. These are very helpful for the discovery of diseases, and we should look for them carefully. Pay attention to some lesions. In the late stage, patients will feel abdominal pain and swelling. If there is menstrual disorder, we should pay attention to the examination.

At present, there are many technical means for the examination of ovarian malignant tumors. Therefore, with the rapid development of science and technology and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, it has brought very good news. Patients need to follow the above measures and do each task carefully, so as to provide a certain foundation for future follow-up safe treatment.