Ovarian cyst

as the ultrasound and CT scan had confirmed that were was a dermoid cyst on the right ovary. However; I also advised Ms Smith that in cases such as hers, scans are not always conclusive and the surgeon must proceed on the basis of their intra-operative findings. The CT scan revealed a bulky left ovary, and there was a possibility that it could have been affected by a cyst as well. I also advised Ms Smith that in some cases a cyst may be so severe that an ovary must be removed; and this has been…

Ovarian cancer is when cells begin to uncontrollably reproduce in the ovaries, and may spread to other parts of the body. It ranks number five in cancer deaths among women and accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive systems of women. It starts in the ovaries and can spread to the rest of the body, giving the woman's lifetime chance of dying from the disease 1 in 100. This cancer mainly develops in older women- about half of the women who are diagnosed are over 63 years…

Personal Health Narrative I honestly was so excited for it to be my eighth grade year. The Savannah trip, semi-formal, and moving on to high school in just one year. Eighth grade is that awkward time where boys are a big deal and girls are still trying to learn how to do their makeup correctly. I knew that this year was a big deal to me. I wanted nothing at all to get in my way. I just wanted this year to run as smoothly as possible. I knew I had a date to semi-formal.This was the biggest drama…

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries, affecting only women. It is the sixth common tumor among women. However, it is the second deadliest cancer, behind breast cancer, among women above age 40. Each year,there are 100,000 diagnosed cases. It has been scientifically known for 150 years. Ovary cancer comes in four stages with one being more lethal than the other. Ovarian cancer affects the body by developing a tumor in one or both ovaries. This is referred to as Stage 1. Those tumor…

ovaries can become cancerous, putting a women's life at risk. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer related deaths in women ages 35-74 years with an estimated 1-2 out of every 100 women developing it at some point in their life (Torpy, 2011). Ovarian cancer is hard to detect and is often found after the cancer has metastasized to a point where the cancerous cells can no longer be managed or removed. The survival rate of ovarian cancer is relatively low due to the difficult detection…

abnormal cells can be consider or call a tumor. The tumor in the ovary can lead to ovarian cancer, which is overgrowth of cells that are benign or malignant. There are also different types of ovarian cancers, which are classified according to the cell from where they start. The cancerous ovarian tumors can start from the most common cell type, which are the epithelium, germ cells, stromal cells. More importantly, ovarian will…

Synovial cysts arising from the intraspinal facet joint can directly cause thecal sac or nerve root compression. They are increasingly cited as a major source of spinal instability and mechanical back pain. In this case, we report a 51-year-old woman who has been treated conservatively for a unilateral synovial cyst for 15 months. She then presented with an acute exacerbation of lower back pain, neurogenic claudication and lower extremity weakness. Her magnetic resonance (MR) studies showed new…

or “cogwheel”)[18]. In order to fully appreciate the tubular structure of the cyst, the ultrasound probe may be turned by a 90° angle, and a seemingly simple cyst will appear to be tubular (Figure. 25). In the chronic stage, small mural nodules may be noted, resembling “beads on string”. Those typical patterns are highly suspicious for the diagnosis of hydrosalpinx To differentiate these cysts from ovarian simple cysts it is necessary…

Occasionally these cysts form in small clusters that contain immature eggs, and are often associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS is a hormone imbalance problem believed to involve increased insulin levels that cause the ovaries to produce excess androgens, which hinders ovulation (Eisenberg, 2014). There is no…

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a hormonal problem that affects women of reproductive age. Women that have been diagnosed with PCOS may have a problem with her menstrual cycle, her hormones, her heart, her blood vessels, and her appearance. One major concern for most women with PCOS is that many of them are battling infertility, or the inability to have children. ("Diseases and Conditions - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome") Signs and symptoms…