The 16-year-old patient in Quang Ninh was admitted to the hospital with a large, tired abdomen and difficulty breathing. The family said that the patient had irregular periods, a gradually enlarged belly over the past year and had recently developed rapidly with pain. The ultrasound results showed a 20cm ovarian cyst, equivalent to a 6-month pregnancy.
The patient was indicated for surgery to remove the tumor and part of the left ovarian region. The surgery went smoothly, and the patient's health was stable.
Another case was patient P.T.V, 17 years old, in Vinh Phuc, who was taken to the hospital by his family in a state of severe pain in the lower abdomen. According to the family, the pain symptoms had appeared about a week before and were increasing in intensity, continuously lasting.
Through examination, the doctors discovered that the patient's lower body had a mobile tumor, causing pain when pressing. The MRI scan determined that the left ovarian tumor was up to 10x8.7x11.5cm in size - which was considered quite large compared to the patient's age.
The endoscopic surgical team removed and removed the entire tumor containing a lot of bulgeous fluid. At the same time, the doctors have preserved the healthy tissue to the maximum to maintain reproductive function for the patient in the future.
Recently, Ms. Thu Hoai (40 years old, Lao Cai) has continuously felt a dull, abnormally tight abdomen accompanied by menstrual disorders. Thinking that she was pregnant, she rushed to buy a stick to try but it was not.
Ms. Hoai decided to go to An Viet Hospital for examination. After examination, the doctor informed the patient of an ovarian cyst. Symptoms that have lasted for a long time are manifestations of ovarian cysts, not signs of pregnancy.
According to BSCKI Dang Van Ha - Reproductive Support Center, An Viet Hospital, ovarian cysts are a fairly common disease in women, often benign and can disappear on their own. However, some cases of cysts can progress to ovarian cancer, threatening health and life if not detected and treated promptly.
Doctor Dang Van Ha said that unang ovarian tumor is a common tumor in women, which can appear at any age. Although most common in reproductive age, the disease is on the trend of getting younger, appearing even in adolescents. Medical facilities have encountered many cases of endoscopic surgery to remove ovarian cysts for children aged only 9-10, showing that they cannot be subjective to this disease regardless of age.
Ovarian cysts come in many forms and have many potential complications. In particular, ovarian cyst torsion is a dangerous complication that can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. The disease often develops silently, without obvious symptoms for a long time, but when it becomes malignant, it progresses very quickly.
Statistics show that about 80% of ovarian cysts are benign, only a small percentage become malignant.
Doctors recommend that women should see a gynecologist every 4 - 6 months to detect ovarian cysts and other diseases early to avoid dangerous complications.
"Most cases of ovarian cysts develop silently, without obvious symptoms, and are only discovered accidentally during gynecological examination or ultrasound. If the tumor grows large, the patient may experience pelvic pain, low back pain, and a feeling of heaviness due to the tumor pressing on neighboring organs, causing urinary difficulties, constipation, bloating, pain during intercourse, and menstrual disorders," said Dr. Ha.
The diagnosis of ovarian cyst must combine clinical and paraclinical examination for a comprehensive assessment, avoiding missing important signs. Depending on each case, the doctor will provide appropriate treatment to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the patient.
