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Ovarian masses: changing clinico histopathological trends
So Sharadha1, T A Sridevi2, T K Renukadevi2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ESIC Medical College and PGIMSR, K.K.Nagar, Chennai, 600078 TamilNadu India.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
|March 5, 2015
Summary
Ovarian neoplasms are more common than non-neoplastic masses, with a higher incidence in younger women. Serous cystadenoma is the most frequent benign ovarian tumor, while serous cystadenocarcinoma is the most common malignant type.
Area of Science:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Ovarian masses represent a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding their presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical and histopathological characteristics of ovarian masses.
- To analyze the incidence and types of ovarian neoplasms.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 205 ovarian mass cases.
- Data collected from May 2009 to June 2013.
Main Results:
- Ovarian masses occurred in 6.9% of cases, with 68% being neoplastic.
- Benign neoplasms (87.8%) were more common than malignant (10%) or borderline (2.2%).
- Serous cystadenoma (67%) was the most common benign tumor; Serous cystadenocarcinoma (42.9%) was the most common malignant type. Malignant tumors presented at later stages (III/IV) in 71.4% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Ovarian neoplasms are twice as common as non-neoplastic masses.
- The mean age for malignant ovarian tumors has decreased.
- An increasing trend in Mucinous cystadenoma incidence was observed.
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