Ovarian cancer is a cancerous tumor that arises in an ovary, either originating there directly or, more commonly, developing from nearby structures such as the fallopian tubes or the lining of the abdominal cavity. The ovary contains several different cell types, and tumors can form from any of them, giving rise to distinct subtypes of the disease. Because early ovarian cancer often produces vague or no symptoms, it is frequently diagnosed only after it has spread within the abdomen.
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ICD-10 Chapter Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
Treated By
Cytoreductive surgery is used to treat advanced ovarian cancer.
PARP inhibitor therapy is approved for ovarian cancer, particularly with BRCA mutations.
Salpingo-oophorectomy is a standard treatment for ovarian cancer.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Ovarian cancer
WikipediaLead section, body-system statementQuote, Lead section, body-system statement
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous tumor of an ovary.
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Neoplasms
3. World Health Organization: Noncommunicable diseases (fact sheet)
World Health OrganizationLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
Main Types section
The main types of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes.
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