An ovarian tumor is a dangerous disease, from which, unfortunately, many modern women suffer. Symptoms of this disease can manifest completely unexpectedly, and the hormonal background is broken, which can lead to a complete loss of the childbearing function. And if the time does not deal with treatment and death.
By its structure and nature, all ovarian tumors are divided into two groups: benign and malignant tumors of the ovaries. In the classification of ovarian tumors, there is another small group - the borderline tumor of the ovary. This group is characterized by the fact that the tumor quickly degenerates from benign to malignant.
Benign tumors of the ovaries
Benign tumors of the ovaries are divided into: connective and epithelial. Most benign tumors are epithelial. No more than 5% are connecting. These rare tumors include the granulosa cell tumor of the ovaries. Primary symptoms of an ovarian tumor may be mild or absent. Within a short period of time, the tumor can reach 15 cm in diameter and represent a dense and taut formation. With the development of the tumor, the woman's menstrual cycle remains unaffected. In this regard, in many cases, the tumor can not be detected at an early stage of development.
Malignant tumors of the ovaries
Malignant tumors include ovarian cancer. This dangerous and insidious disease can be completely asymptomatic in its early stages. Often a woman discovers changes in her body completely by accident and, turning to the doctor, finds out that the tumor has already reached impressive proportions or metastases have appeared.
The main signs of ovarian cancer:
- high temperature for a long time;
- pain and swelling in the abdomen;
- excessive bleeding during menstruation;
- changes in the sexual organs - the appearance of acne, blisters, ulcers;
- problems with digestion;
- rapid weight loss;
- morbidity of the breast and changes in its shape;
- constant fatigue - this symptom is observed in the last stages of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer has four stages. Depending on the stage at which ovarian cancer was detected, the success of his treatment depends. At the third stage, the spread of metastases to neighboring organs begins. At the fourth stage of ovarian cancer, metastases have already spread to many organs of the abdominal cavity and are larger than 2 cm.
Until now, the reasons for this dangerous disease have not been clearly formulated. Even in cases when it is possible to get rid of it, after a while there is a recurrence of ovarian cancer.
Diagnosis of ovarian tumors
Diagnosis of any ovarian tumor is possible only in clinical settings. Without laboratory research, no doctor can tell what the structure of the tumor is and how to treat it. Basically, ultrasound, x-ray, computed tomography of genital organs, puncture analysis are used to detect tumors. The doctor may prescribe additional laboratory tests in any disputable situation.
Treatment of ovarian tumor
The method of treating a tumor directly depends on its size, nature and stage. In modern medicine, basically, two methods are used: chemotherapy and surgical removal of the ovarian tumor.
In the early stages of benign tumors can be treated medically. Modern pharmaceutical development allows you to get rid of a benign tumor.
In ovarian cancer, surgery is immediately performed. The earlier a malignant tumor is removed, the more chances for a full recovery of a woman's health.
Who should be afraid of ovarian cancer?
Scientists claim that no woman is insured against this dangerous disease. Nevertheless, there is a risk group, to
- smoking;
- not giving birth;
- those who have had breast cancer;
- in families who have had cancer on the female line;
- consuming a large number of animal fats for food.
Women who fall into the risk group should at least once a year undergo a full examination with specialists.