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== Definition/Description == | == Definition/Description == | ||
The term "ovarian cancer" | The term "ovarian cancer" encompasses several types of cancer that all arise from cells of the ovaries in the female reproductive system. Ovarian cancer commonly manifests as three different types including epithelial (cells on the surface of the ovary), fallopian tube, and primary periotoneal (lining inside the abdomen). Epithelial ovarian cancer accounts for about 70% of all ovarian cancers, making it the most common type.<ref name="Green" /> The four most common cell types of epithelial ovarian cancer are serous, mucinous, clear cell, and endometrioid. Of these cell types, serous is the most common variety.<ref name="Green" /> Ovarian cancer is believed to occur due to changes in cell DNA. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages of the disease when it is hardest to identify the initial source.<br> | ||
== Prevalence and Incidence <br> == | == Prevalence and Incidence <br> == | ||
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Epithelial ovarian cancer presents with a wide variety of vague and nonspecific symptoms.<ref name="Medscape">Green A. Ovarian Cancer. Medscape. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/255771-overview#a0101. Published 1994-2014. Updated March 10, 2014. Accessed March 12, 2014.</ref> including bloating, abdominal distension or discomfort, pressure effects on the bladder and rectum, constipation, vaginal bleeding, indigestion and acid reflux, shortness of breath, tiredness, weight loss, and early satiety. The patient may feel an abdominal mass. Physical findings are uncommon in patients with early disease. Patients with more advanced disease may present with ovarian or pelvic mass, ascites, pleural effusion, or abdominal mass or bowel obstruction. | Epithelial ovarian cancer presents with a wide variety of vague and nonspecific symptoms.<ref name="Medscape">Green A. Ovarian Cancer. Medscape. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/255771-overview#a0101. Published 1994-2014. Updated March 10, 2014. Accessed March 12, 2014.</ref> including bloating, abdominal distension or discomfort, pressure effects on the bladder and rectum, constipation, vaginal bleeding, indigestion and acid reflux, shortness of breath, tiredness, weight loss, and early satiety. The patient may feel an abdominal mass. Physical findings are uncommon in patients with early disease. Patients with more advanced disease may present with ovarian or pelvic mass, ascites, pleural effusion, or abdominal mass or bowel obstruction. | ||
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Ovarian cancer may cause one or more of these signs and symptoms-- | |||
* Bloating, which is when the area below your stomach swells or feels full <ref name="Medscape" /><ref name="CDC" /> | |||
* Vaginal bleeding or discharge (not normal for individual) <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | |||
* Bloating, which is when the area below your stomach swells or feels full <ref name="Medscape" /><ref name="CDC" /> | * Pain in the pelvic or abdominal area, abdominal distension or discomfort, abdominal mass <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | ||
* Vaginal bleeding or discharge (not normal for individual) <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | * Back pain <ref name="CDC" /> | ||
* Pain in the pelvic or abdominal area, abdominal distension or discomfort, abdominal mass <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | * Feeling full quickly while eating <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | ||
* Back pain <ref name="CDC" /> | * Painful urinination or frequent urges, constipation, or diarrhea <ref name="CDC">Ovarian Cancer. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm. Updated June 17, 2013. Accessed March 12, 2014.&amp;amp;lt;/ref&amp;amp;gt;</ref> | ||
* Feeling full quickly while eating <ref name="CDC" /><ref name="Medscape" /> | * Indigestion and acid reflux | ||
* Painful urinination or frequent urges, constipation, or diarrhea <ref name="CDC">Ovarian Cancer. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm. Updated June 17, 2013. Accessed March 12, 2014.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;</ref> | * Shortness of breath (SOB) | ||
* Indigestion and acid reflux | * Weight Loss | ||
* Shortness of breath (SOB) | |||
* Weight Loss | |||
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== Associated Co-morbidities == | == Associated Co-morbidities == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
The term "ovarian cancer" encompasses several types of cancer that all arise from cells of the ovaries in the female reproductive system. Ovarian cancer commonly manifests as three different types including epithelial (cells on the surface of the ovary), fallopian tube, and primary periotoneal (lining inside the abdomen). Epithelial ovarian cancer accounts for about 70% of all ovarian cancers, making it the most common type.[1] The four most common cell types of epithelial ovarian cancer are serous, mucinous, clear cell, and endometrioid. Of these cell types, serous is the most common variety.[1] Ovarian cancer is believed to occur due to changes in cell DNA. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages of the disease when it is hardest to identify the initial source.
Prevalence and Incidence
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Epithelial ovarian cancer presents with a wide variety of vague and nonspecific symptoms.[3] including bloating, abdominal distension or discomfort, pressure effects on the bladder and rectum, constipation, vaginal bleeding, indigestion and acid reflux, shortness of breath, tiredness, weight loss, and early satiety. The patient may feel an abdominal mass. Physical findings are uncommon in patients with early disease. Patients with more advanced disease may present with ovarian or pelvic mass, ascites, pleural effusion, or abdominal mass or bowel obstruction.
Ovarian cancer may cause one or more of these signs and symptoms--
- Bloating, which is when the area below your stomach swells or feels full [3][4]
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge (not normal for individual) [4][3]
- Pain in the pelvic or abdominal area, abdominal distension or discomfort, abdominal mass [4][3]
- Back pain [4]
- Feeling full quickly while eating [4][3]
- Painful urinination or frequent urges, constipation, or diarrhea [4]
- Indigestion and acid reflux
- Shortness of breath (SOB)
- Weight Loss
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- ↑ Medical Information. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. http://ovarian.org/what_is_ovarian_cancer.php. Accessed March 12, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Green A. Ovarian Cancer. Medscape. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/255771-overview#a0101. Published 1994-2014. Updated March 10, 2014. Accessed March 12, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Ovarian Cancer. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm. Updated June 17, 2013. Accessed March 12, 2014.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;