ovarian cancer Flashcards
1
Q
types of ovarian cancer
A
epithelial - serous, endometrioid, clear cell
dermoid cysts/germ cell
2
Q
risk factors for ovarian cancer
A
age
BRCA1 BRCA2
increased ovulations
obesity
smoking
clomifine
3
Q
protective factors for ovarian cancer
A
COCP
breast feeding
pregnancy
4
Q
presentation of ovarian cancer
A
abdominal bloating
early satiety
loss of appetite
pelvic pain
urinary symptoms
weight loss
abdominal or pelvic mass
ascites
5
Q
red flags for ovarian cancer
A
ascites
pelvic mass - if not fibroids
abdominal mass
6
Q
investigations for ovarian cancer
A
CA125
pelvic USS
CT
histology
paracentisis
7
Q
what causes a high CA125
A
ovarian cancer
endometriosis
fibroids
adenomyosis
pelvic infection
liver disease
pregnancy
8
Q
management for ovarian cancer
A
MDT
surgery
chemo
