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8 Μαΐ 2020 · The build-up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity—ascites—is a hallmark of ovarian cancer, the most lethal of all gynaecological malignancies.
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8 Μαΐ 2024 · Ascites is the pathological accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity and occurs frequently in hepatic cirrhosis and a number of malignancies. 1 As a comorbidity, ascites can have deleterious effects on a patient’s quality of life, as it is commonly accompanied by dyspnoea, abdominal tenderness and pain, nausea, anorexia, fatigue and impair...
Certain cancers, such as ovarian, pancreatic, liver, and colon cancers, are more likely to cause ascites. What Are the Symptoms and Complications of Ascites? Patients can experience swelling and tightness of the abdomen, feeling full when eating, nausea, or shortness of breath.
Malignant ascites is one of the most common sequela of epithelial ovarian cancer. It causes significant symptoms and can have a detrimental impact on patient quality of life, especially in women with recurrent ovarian cancer.
13 Φεβ 2023 · Ascites is a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It can be a sign that ovarian cancer is spreading. Draining excess fluid from the abdomen can help relieve symptoms of ascites.
25 Σεπ 2013 · The presence of ascites correlates with the peritoneal spread of ovarian cancer and is associated with poor disease prognosis. Malignant ascites acts as a reservoir of a complex mixture of soluble factors and cellular components which provide a pro-inflammatory and tumor-promoting microenvironment for the tumor cells.
20 Απρ 2023 · Cancer Treatments. Your doctor may not recommend ascites treatment if you have early-stage cancer or mild symptoms. In these cases, standard cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can reduce symptoms like ascites along with the cancer itself.
