Ovarian cancer physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Huda A. Karman, M.D.
Overview
Ovarian cancer physical exam findings varies from patient to another but usually the symptoms and signs are nonspecific and the cancer is discovered in its late stages. The findings in the physical exam can be palpable adnexal mass, ascites, pleural effusion, bowel obstruction.
Physical exam
- Signs of ovarian cancer can vary based on the advancement of the disease.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
References
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- ↑ SINHA AC (1959). "Hydrops tubae profluens as a presenting symptom in primary carcinoma of the fallopian tube: report of two cases and review of literature". Br Med J. 2 (5158): 996–1001. doi:10.1136/bmj.2.5158.996. PMC 1990718. PMID 14447118.
- ↑ Ou YC, Huang HY, Huang CC, Changchien CC, Tseng CW, Lin H (2011). "Primary fallopian tube carcinoma: clinicopathological analysis of 12 cases". Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 50 (2): 141–4. doi:10.1016/j.tjog.2011.01.031. PMID 21791297.