Question 1

what causes of ovarian new growth probably to malignant?

Accepted Answer

It can happen on its: If it is growing in size over a period of a couple of months, then it needs to be tested further . This will require examination and further testing by your gynecologist. What causes cancer to develop is unknown....It is an accident of nature.. Just like so many other medical diseases.

Question 2

if an ovarian cyst is malignant and leaks what happens?

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Spread : This could increase the risk of spread if the leaked cells are cancerous. It largely depends on the type of cancer.

Question 3

are pelvic tumors, like malignant ovarian tumors, genetic?

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To some extent: Almost all tumors have a genetic component in that heredity plays a role in the susceptibility to cancers.  In the case of ovarian cancer there are a few well characterized genetic markers that portend higher incidence, e.g., brca 1 and brca 2.

Question 4

do benign ovarian tumors have the same symptoms as malignant ones?

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May be some overlap: When a pelvic mass or tumor is diagnosed a detailed process, or workup is involved to determine whether it is benign or malignant, often culminating in surgery.  It can be difficult to distinguish benign and malignant tumors of the ovaries at times, it varies depending on the type of tumor.  Consultation with gynecologic oncology is usually recommended in challenging cases.

Question 5

how can you distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian masses?

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A challenge: There are many factors that may help in making this distinction.  Age plays a big factor as masses in women over 50 are more worrisome.  The type of mass is critical as solid or complex masses are more worrisome than simple fluid filled cysts. Size sometimes plays a role although this is less specific.  In many cases you can't say 100% until they are out.

Question 6

what is treatment for ovarian malignant cysts?

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Well, it's: A surgical staging procedure then depending on stage a regimen of chemotherapy is devised.  There are caveats but that is the basic premise.  You are young to have malignant ovarian cysts, however.

Question 7

what causes an ovarian dermoid cyst to turn malignant?

Accepted Answer

Dumb luck: About 1% do it and this is a reason to have them removed beforehand.

Question 8

what is difference bettwen symptoms of benign and malignant ovarian tumor?

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Not much: There usually aren't many symptoms to tumors on the ovary whether benign or malignant.  Malignancy is associated with weight loss, night sweats and fatigue.

Question 9

how do they tell the difference between a malignant and benign ovarian lesion on an ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Not always clear cut: Purely simple, smooth ovarian cysts are considered benign. Cysts with debris, septations or nodules along their walls can be concerning. Sometimes we do follow up ultrasound to see if they grow. If there is enough concern, MRI helps. Correlation with patient age, family history, blood tests and possibly biopsy also help us be sure.

Question 10

my ovarian dermoid which is fat filled has developed a cystic portion. does this mean malignant transformation?

Accepted Answer

Can not conclude: One can not draw the conclusion regarding malignancy based on this information. You will need to see an obgyn and the mass can be assessed. The management will need to be decided on a case by case basis

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