Adnexal tumors in menopausal women: surgery or surveillance?

Menopause. 2019 May;26(5):554-556. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001330.

Abstract

Asymptomatic ovarian tumors in menopausal women do not always require surgical removal. Experts recommend an initial evaluation with transvaginal ultrasound to help characterize the tumor's malignant risk. Low-risk tumors can be monitored with ultrasound, whereas high-risk tumors should be referred to a gynecologic oncologist. Indeterminate tumors require secondary testing with the strategies outlined in this Practice Pearl.

MeSH terms

  • Adnexa Uteri / pathology*
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / blood
  • Consensus
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Health Planning Guidelines*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Menopause*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Prevalence
  • Risk
  • Tumor Burden
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor