A 31-year-old member asked:
Could i have an ovarian cysts or ovarian cancer?
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Dr. Myron Arlenanswered
Surgical Oncology 66 years experience
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.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer vs. Those for ovarian cysts?
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Dr. Richard Orranswered
Surgical Oncology 46 years experience
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.
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