What are Ovarian Tumors?

Description of the disease

Ovarian tumors are malignant or benign growths that occur in the ovaries of women. They can have different sizes and shapes, and can lead to serious complications if not detected and treated in time.

Classification

• Benign tumors (cysts, teratomas, and others)
• Malignant tumors (ovarian cancer)

Symptoms

Symptoms of ovarian tumors may include pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, changes in urination, unexplained weight loss, changes in the menstrual cycle, and others.

Causes

The causes of ovarian tumors can be diverse, but include genetic predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle, hormonal imbalances, and others.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic methods for ovarian tumors include ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, biopsy, and others.

Treatment

Treatment of ovarian tumors may include surgical intervention, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and others.

Prevention

Preventive measures include regular check-ups with a gynecologist, a healthy lifestyle, monitoring of hormonal levels, and others.

Physicians

For consultation and treatment of ovarian tumors, it is advisable to consult a gynecologic oncologist.