How can ovarian cysts be detected?

Ovarian cysts are very harmful to the female body and can cause infertility, miscarriage and malignant lesions. However, ovarian cysts do not have many symptoms in the early stages, so they are easily ignored by female friends. Therefore, it is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of ovarian cysts, correctly understand their related symptoms, and undergo regular gynecological examinations to detect and treat them early and avoid malignant lesions.

Ovarian cyst examination methods

1. Cytological examination: as fornix puncture, ascites can be aspirated for cytological examination. During laparoscopy or laparotomy, exploration, dissection and removal of cysts, fluid can be aspirated from the rectouterine pouch at the same time, which has a high accuracy rate in diagnosing malignant tumors.

2. Laparoscopic examination: The general condition of the tumor can be directly seen, and the entire pelvic and abdominal cavity can be observed. Multiple biopsies can be performed at suspicious sites and abdominal fluid can be absorbed for cytological examination to confirm the diagnosis and postoperative monitoring. However, it is contraindicated for patients with huge or adhesive masses, and the retroperitoneal lymph nodes cannot be observed, which is a disadvantage.

3. Radiological diagnosis: Abdominal plain film, intravenous pyelography, barium swallow examination, lymphangiography, etc. are used to assist in diagnosis. CT can differentiate between benign and malignant tumors, diagnose pelvic masses with intestinal obstruction, and show metastases to the liver, lungs, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes.

Once an ovarian cyst is found, vaginal four-dimensional color ultrasound is of great clinical significance in diagnosing whether it is cancer. If it is a functional cyst, the cyst may shrink or disappear when you check it again. If the cyst does not disappear during follow-up examination or becomes painful and enlarged, laparoscopic exploration may be required if necessary. Actively adopt minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for direct treatment and eliminate the danger. Secondly, if the cyst is a malignant ovarian tumor, like other tumors, it can produce and release a variety of products such as antigens, hormones and enzymes. These substances can be detected in the patient's serum through immunological, biochemical and other methods. They are called tumor markers and indicate the presence of a certain tumor in the body.