Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Ovarian tumors are among the most diverse and challenging malignancies in gynecology. This study aims to analyze the clinico‐histopathological spectrum of ovarian tumors in patients attending a tertiary care hospital. A cross‐sectional study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology, KIMS and RF, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, from January 2023‐2024. A total of 41 ovarian tumor cases were analyzed. Data on age, clinical symptoms, tumor characteristics, histopathology, and tumor markers were collected. Tumor size, histological subtypes and radiological findings were also evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. The majority of cases (34.14%) occurred in the 41‐50 age group, followed by 31‐40 years (26.8%). Pain was the most common presenting symptom (68.2%). Histologically, surface epithelial‐stromal tumors were predominant (90.2%), with serous tumors being the most frequent subtype (51.2%). Tumor marker CA‐125 was elevated in 24.4% of cases and 14.6% showed elevated LDH levels. Radiologically, most tumors were cystic, with 21 cases of uniloculated cysts. Tumor size ranged between 5‐15 cm in 61% of cases. This study highlights the diversity of ovarian tumors in terms of age distribution, clinical presentation, and histopathological characteristics. Surface epithelial‐stromal tumors were the most common type, with significant associations observed between symptoms, tumor markers and histopathological findings. Early detection through clinical and radiological assessment remains critical in managing ovarian neoplasms.
How to cite this article:
M. Mounika, K. Sai Anusha and Varada A. Hasamnis. A Study of the Clinico‐Histopathological Spectrum of Ovarian Tumors at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.279.284
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.10.279.284