Question 1

can an ovarian cyst be cancer and rupture?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian mass: An ovarian cancer can rupture. It increases the stage and makes chemotherapy necessary.

Question 2

can an ovarian cyst be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes.: Some cysts, like serous cystadenomas are precursors of cancers.  Any cyst the persists for more than 2-3 menstrual periods should be checked further, particularly those who have a history of ovarian cancer.  Sometimes biopsy and ca-125 levels must be taken, while other times surgery is needed.

Question 3

does having an ovarian cyst increase chances of cancer?

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Ovarian cyst: If an ovarian cyst is found after surgery to be benign it only negligibly increased.

Question 4

could i have an ovarian cysts or ovarian cancer?

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Maybe: If a female has questionable ovarian pathology a pelvic exam is useful because ovaries can be palpated for the most part.  If noted, workup should continue.  A pelvic sonogram can also tell whether a simple or complex cyst is present or a solid lesion of ovary is present and that laparoscopic removal is needed.

Question 5

how are an ovarian cyst and ovarian cancer different?

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Benign&Malignant: Ovarian cysts are benign fluid filled sacs in the ovaries.Some custs can become cancerous
ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor of ovaries and is a serious condition often with poor prognosis requiring surgery, chemotherapy and sometime radiation therapy.

Question 6

what are the signs of an ovarian cyst or ovarian cancer?

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Abdominal swelling: Small ovarian cyts are asymptomatic.  When they convert to a malignancy the cyst has markedly increased in size.  The malignant lesion if unrecognized spreads to omentum because of TGF-B.  A large mass filling upper abdomen develops and induces formation of ascites filling the abdomen with fluid.

Question 7

what is the difference between ovarian cysts, tumors and cancer?

Accepted Answer

Related: Cyst is a fluid filled structure; ovarian cysts may be just that; but cysts in the ovary can be benign or cancerous tumors.  Ovarian tumors, benign or malignant, may be sold or cystic.  So, these are all related to each other and sometimes difficult to differentiate.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of ovarian cancer vs. those for ovarian cysts?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Early ovarian cancer may have no symptoms at all, or present with a fullness in the pelvis, pain in the ovarian area, etc. Ovarian cysts can also have pain.  Late stage ovarian cancer tends to present with bloating, a feeling of fullness, adominal girth increase, etc.

Question 9

is there a difference in symptoms associated with ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Ovarian ca may cause pain and appear as a cystic mass on ultrasound, just like a benign ovarian cyst. Ovarian cancer may occur in pre- and post-menopausal women. It is often associated with gastro-intestinal symptoms. Most cysts in pre-menopausal women are benign, but, you must see your gyn regularly to follow it.

Question 10

how to really know the difference between ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer? search engines are freaking me out on the subject.

Accepted Answer

Ca125: Ca125 is a blood test frequently elevated in ovarian cancer, not elevated in cyst. An ultrasound will also show characterists of benign vs cancer but if persisting may need to be removed.

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