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==Overview==
[[Ovaries]] are [[reproductive]] glands only in [[women]]. Its functions are to produce [[ova]] for [[reproduction]] and maintain the [[female]] [[hormones]] [[estrogen]] and [[progesterone]]. Sexcord/ stromal ovarian [[tumors]] doesn't have any early [[symptoms]]. With the development of the [[cancer]], frequent [[symptoms]] include heavy feeling in [[pelvis]], [[pain]] in lower [[abdomen]], [[bleeding]] from the [[vagina]], [[weight loss]] and abnormal periods. Treatments include [[surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]] or a combination of them.
==What are the Symptoms of Fibroma ?==
Some [[women]] with [[fibroids]] have no [[symptoms]], or have only mild [[Symptoms|symptom]]<nowiki/>s, while other [[women]] have more severe, debilitating [[symptoms]]. Common [[symptoms]] for [[uterine fibroids]] include:
*Heavy or prolonged [[menstrual periods]]
*Abnormal [[bleeding]] between [[menstrual periods]]
*[[Pelvic pain]]
*Frequent [[urination]]
*Low [[back pain]]
*[[Pain]] during [[intercourse]]
*[[Infertility]]
Other health problems may also cause these [[symptoms]]. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these [[symptoms]] should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
==What Causes ?==
The exact cause of these [[tumors]] is unknown. [[Mutations]] in [[FOXL2]], [[DICER1]], [[STK11]] are involved
==Who is at Highest Risk?==
Clinical [[data]] has suggested that the development of [[fibroma]]<nowiki/>s is related to several factors.
It is estimated that up to 70 percent of women develop [[uterine fibroids]]. They are usually found in [[women]] in their 30s and 40s and typically shrink in size after [[menopause]]. [[Fibroids]] are two to five times more common in African American [[women]] than Caucasian [[women]]. [[Ovarian fibroma]]<nowiki/>s are rare and are typically found in [[women]] in their 50s during [[perimenopause]] (transition to [[menopause]]) or [[postmenopause]].
==Diagnosis==
:*[[Ultrasonography]]: This is an painless test which uses sound waves to create a picture of the [[internal organs]]. Because [[tumors]] generate different echoes of sound waves than normal tissue, the doctor can locate a [[Mass (medicine)|mass]] inside the [[body]].
:*[[Computed tomography]] (CT) scan and [[biopsy]]: [[CT scans]] are often used to [[diagnose]] [[ovarian cancer]]. It can confirm the location of the [[cancer]] and show the [[organs]] near the [[ovaries]], as well as [[lymph nodes]] and distant [[organs]] where the [[cancer]] might have spread. These are helpful for determining the stage of the [[cancer]] and in determining whether [[surgery]] is a good treatment option. [[CT scans]] can also be used to guide [[biopsy]] and a [[biopsy]] sample is usually removed and looked at under a [[microscope]].
:*[[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI): An [[MRI]] uses [[Magnetic field|magnetic fields]] but it is a different type of image than what is produced by [[computed tomography]] ([[CT]]) and produces detailed images of the [[body]]. Like [[computed tomography]] ([[CT]]), a [[contrast agent]] may be [[injected]] into a [[patient]]’s [[vein]] to create a better picture.
:*[[Positron emission tomography]] ([[PET]]) scan: When doing this test, a small amount of a [[radioactive]] medium is [[injected]] into your [[body]] and absorbed by the [[organs]] or [[tissues]]. This [[radioactive]] substance gives off [[energy]] which in turn is used to produce the images. [[PET]] can provide more helpful information than either [[CT]] or [[MRI scan]]<nowiki/>s. It is useful to see if the [[cancer]] has spread to the [[lymph nodes]] and it is also useful for your doctor to locate where the [[cancer]] has spread
:*[[Chest X-ray]]: This plain [[x-ray]] of your [[chest]] may be done to see if the [[cancer]] has spread to your [[lungs]].
:*Whole Bone Scan: The goal of a whole body bone scan is to show if a [[cancer]] has [[Metastasized|metastasize]]<nowiki/>d to your [[bones]].
==When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?==
Call your [[health care]] provider if [[symptoms]] of fibroma develop. If you experience either of the following [[symptoms]], seeking urgent [[medical care]] as soon as possible:
:*A large amount of [[bleeding]] from the [[vagina]]


==Overview==
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that is a type of white blood cell. The exact cause of multiple myeloma is not known. Epidemiological data suggest that it is more common in older people and African-Americans. Usual symptoms may include [[bone pain]], [[broken bones]], [[weakness]] or [[fatigue]], [[weight loss]] and repeated infections. Multiple myeloma is hard to cure. Treatments include chemotherapy, bisphosphonates, stem cell transplant, radiation therapy, surgery, or a combination of these methods. Multiple myeloma is hard to cure and the prognosis is not good.


==What are the symptoms of fibroma?==
* About half of the people with this type of tumor do not show any symptoms.
* If the tumor grows to a large size and pushes on the lung, it can lead to symptoms, such as:
:* Chest pain
:* Chronic cough
:* Shortness of breathWhile the exact cause of multiple myeloma is not known, clinical data has suggested that the development of multiple myeloma is related to several factors.


==How are fibromas treated?==
Treatment depends on fibroid size, [[symptoms]], and other factors. [[Asymptomatic]] fibroids may not require treatment. [[Myomectomy]] (surgical removal of a [[Uterine fibroids|uterine fibroid]]) may be performed to remove fibroids that interfere with [[fertility]] in [[women]] who want to become [[pregnant]]. Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the [[uterus]]) also is commonly performed for [[patients]] with debilitating [[symptoms]] of [[uterine fibroids]], but it is not an option for [[women]] who are planning future [[pregnancies]]. Non-surgical [[Uterine fibroids|uterine fibroid]] treatments include [[medications]], [[uterine artery embolization]], and focused [[ultrasound]] treatment.
==Where to find Medical Care for fibromas?==
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Ovarian cancer}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Ovarian cancer]
==Prevention==
Although the reasons for the development of [[ovarian cancer]] are not clear, epidemic data shows the following intervention may help to reduce your risk of [[ovarian cancer]]:


:*[[Oral contraceptives]]
:*[[Gynecologic oncology|Gynecologic]] surgery
:*[[Genetic counseling]], [[genetic testing]] may be [[prevention]] strategies for [[women]] with a [[family history]] of [[ovarian cancer]].


==What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?==
The [[prognosis]] of fibroma depends on the following:


==Who is at highest risk?==
:*Whether or not the [[tumor]] can be removed by [[surgery]].
:*The stage of the [[Cancer|cance]]<nowiki/>r: the size of the [[tumor]], whether the [[cancer]] has spread outside the [[ovaries]]
:*Whether the [[cancer]] has just been [[diagnosed]] or has recurred
:*The [[patient’]]<nowiki/>s general health


==Possible Complications==


==Resources==
:*Spread of the [[cancer]] to other [[organs]]
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/multiplemyeloma.html Medlineplus]
:*Loss of [[Organ (anatomy)|organ]] function
:*[[Fluid]] in the [[abdomen]] ([[ascites]])
:*Blockage of the [[intestines]]


[http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_1x.asp?dt=30 Cancer.org]
==Sources==
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm


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Overview

Ovaries are reproductive glands only in women. Its functions are to produce ova for reproduction and maintain the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Sexcord/ stromal ovarian tumors doesn't have any early symptoms. With the development of the cancer, frequent symptoms include heavy feeling in pelvis, pain in lower abdomen, bleeding from the vagina, weight loss and abnormal periods. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of them.

What are the Symptoms of Fibroma ?

Some women with fibroids have no symptoms, or have only mild symptoms, while other women have more severe, debilitating symptoms. Common symptoms for uterine fibroids include:

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

What Causes ?

The exact cause of these tumors is unknown. Mutations in FOXL2, DICER1, STK11 are involved

Who is at Highest Risk?

Clinical data has suggested that the development of fibromas is related to several factors. It is estimated that up to 70 percent of women develop uterine fibroids. They are usually found in women in their 30s and 40s and typically shrink in size after menopause. Fibroids are two to five times more common in African American women than Caucasian women. Ovarian fibromas are rare and are typically found in women in their 50s during perimenopause (transition to menopause) or postmenopause.

Diagnosis

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of fibroma develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:


How are fibromas treated?

Treatment depends on fibroid size, symptoms, and other factors. Asymptomatic fibroids may not require treatment. Myomectomy (surgical removal of a uterine fibroid) may be performed to remove fibroids that interfere with fertility in women who want to become pregnant. Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) also is commonly performed for patients with debilitating symptoms of uterine fibroids, but it is not an option for women who are planning future pregnancies. Non-surgical uterine fibroid treatments include medications, uterine artery embolization, and focused ultrasound treatment.

Where to find Medical Care for fibromas?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Ovarian cancer

Prevention

Although the reasons for the development of ovarian cancer are not clear, epidemic data shows the following intervention may help to reduce your risk of ovarian cancer:

What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The prognosis of fibroma depends on the following:

Possible Complications

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm

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