Ovarian Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Among gynecological cancers, ovarian cancer is one of the ___
A
leading causes of death
2
Q
Presentation is either __or __
A
acute
subacute
3
Q
Acute presentation, poor prognosis symptoms are
A
pleural effusion or bowel obstruction
4
Q
Subacute presentation, such as ____ or an __, can occur either early or late in the disease.
A
abdominal pain
adnexal mass
5
Q
Symptoms
A
Bloating Urinary urgency Urinary frequency Feeling full quickly Pelvic pain Abdominal pain
6
Q
Because subacute presentation involves many nonspecific symptoms, it is often ___.
A
not diagnosed until late in the disease
7
Q
Diagnostic testing is
A
pelvic ultrasound or CT of the pelvis.
Confirm with biopsy
8
Q
screening
A
There is no screening test for the general population. Family history of ovarian cancer is an indication to do BRCA gene screening.
