Patient's question:
How to determine if an ovarian cyst is benign or malignant?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian masses can be benign or malignant. Benign ones generally expand slowly and often show no symptoms, usually being discovered during a gynecological examination or a pelvic ultrasound. Benign masses have clear boundaries and are generally not adhered to surrounding tissues. Malignant tumors also show no symptoms in the early stages. Once symptoms appear, such as abdominal pain, they are often accompanied by ascites, and tumor markers tests show significant elevation. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!