Ovarian Malignancy
Ovarian Malignancy – Routine Investigations & Specific Investigations
Routine Investigations
- Hemogram, Blood group;
- Liver function tests;
- Kidney function tests;
- Fasting and postprandial blood sugars;
- Urine – routine/microscopy;
- X-Ray chest (PA view);
- ECG.
Specific Investigations
- Tumor markers
- CA-125 >35 UI/l in epithelial tumors;
- CEA
- AFP – Increased in embryonal carcinoma and endodermal sinus tumor;
- HCG – Increased in choriocarcinoma;
- PLAP, LDH – Increased in dysgerminoma
- Inhibin B – Increased in granulose cell tumor
- USG and USG guided FNAC;
- Contrast enhanced CT scan;
- Intravenous pyelography (IVP);
- Barium enema – To rule out carcinoma of colon;
- Colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy to rule out Krukemberg tumor ;
- Cystoscopy if spread to bladder is suspected;
- Endometrial biopsy, endocervical curettage – if history of postmenopausal bleeding or menstrual irregularities;
- Ascitic fluid tap for biochemistry, cytology for confirmation of tissue diagnosis.
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