What are malignant ovarian cysts and what are their symptoms?

What are malignant ovarian cysts and what are their symptoms?

Malignant ovarian cysts are tumors that are discovered quickly. During the period, patients may have symptoms of malignant ovarian cysts such as abdominal distension, abdominal mass and ascites. When the tumor infiltrates into the surrounding tissues or compresses the nerves, the patient's symptoms of malignant ovarian cysts include abdominal pain, back pain or lower limb pain. If the pelvic veins are compressed, lower limb edema may occur. If it is a functional tumor, it may produce corresponding or androgen-excessive malignant ovarian cyst symptoms.

The symptoms of malignant ovarian cysts in advanced patients are cachexia. During gynecological examination, scattered hard nodules can be felt in the posterior vaginal fornix. The lumps are mostly lateral, solid or semi-solid, with uneven surfaces, fixed, and often accompanied by bloody ascites.

The symptoms of malignant ovarian cysts are mainly manifested in the following aspects:

1. Intra-abdominal mass: If the intra-abdominal mass is medium or smaller and has no complications or malignant transformation, its biggest feature is mobility. It can often move from the pelvic cavity to the abdominal cavity. The mass is generally painless. However, if there are complications or malignant transformation, not only will the mass itself be tender, but there may even be symptoms of peritoneal irritation.

2. Ascites: Ascites is often a feature of malignant tumors, but benign cysts such as ovarian fibroma and papillary cystadenoma can also produce ascites. Endocrine symptoms such as hirsutism, hoarse voice, clitoral hypertrophy, etc. are masculinization cysts;

3. Cachexia: It is characterized by extremely distended abdomen, emaciated, painful facial expression and severe exhaustion.