Ovarian cancer physical examination

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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

• Signs of ovarian cancer can vary based on the advancement of the disease.
  • 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

Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/ovarian/signs-and-symptoms/?region=on#ixzz3tl6wxAGo