Ovarian cancer physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Huda A. Karman, M.D.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Ovarian cancer physical exam findings varies from patient to another but usually the symptoms and signs are nonspecific and the cancer is discovered in its late stages. The findings in the physical exam can be palpable adnexal mass, ascites, pleural effusion, bowel obstruction.

Physical exam[edit | edit source]

• Signs of ovarian cancer can vary based on the advancement of the disease.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}
  • Women with advanced disease presents with acute symptoms such as:
    • Pleural effusion
    • Bowel obstruction
    • Palpable abdominal or adnexal mass
    • Venous thromboembolism signs as lower limb swelling and tenderness
  • Women with early, late or advanced disease presents with subacute symptoms and signs
    • Fatigue
    • Weight loss

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