Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute

Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute

Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version

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  Tumors
• Stages of Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors
• Recurrent Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors
• Treatment Option Overview
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General Information About Ovarian Low Malignant Potential
Tumors

KEY POINTS

• Ovarian low malignant potential tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissue covering the ovary.
• Signs and symptoms of ovarian low malignant potential tumor include pain or swelling in the abdomen.
• Tests that examine the ovaries are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage ovarian low malignant potential tumor.
• Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Ovarian low malignant potential tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissue covering the ovary.

Ovarian low malignant potential tumors have abnormal cells that may become cancer, but usually do not. This disease usually remains in the ovary. When disease is found in one ovary, the other ovary should also be checked carefully for signs of disease.

The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. They are in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries make eggs and female hormones.

ENLARGE

Anatomy of the female reproductive system. The organs in the female reproductive system include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. The uterus has a muscular outer layer called the myometrium and an inner lining called the endometrium.

Signs and symptoms of ovarian low malignant potential tumor include pain or swelling in the abdomen.

Ovarian low malignant potential tumor may not cause early signs or symptoms. If you do have signs or symptoms, they may include the following:

• Pain or swelling in the abdomen.
• Pain in the pelvis.
• Gastrointestinal problems, such as gas, bloating, or constipation.

These signs and symptoms may be caused by other conditions. If they get worse or do not go away on their own, check with your doctor.