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Introduction to malignant disease of the ovary and fallopian tube

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Ovarian cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, with 6717 new cases diagnosed each year in the UK. The majority of cases arise from the epithelial cells of the ovary, with other ovarian cell types, such as germ cells, accounting for the remainder of ovarian tumours. Most cases are sporadic, with treatment most commonly combining surgery and chemotherapy.

Learning objectives

When you have completed this tutorial you will be able to:

  • understand which patients may be at risk of developing ovarian cancer
  • perform the primary investigations required to diagnose ovarian cancer
  • understand the appropriate referral pathways for patients with ovarian cancer
  • understand the important issues, regarding treatment, required to effectively counsel patients
  • understand the assessments required in patient follow up to aid detection of recurrence.

Last updated: 10/06/2011 (The section on fallopian tube cancer and associated assessments were added to this eTutorial (previously in the eTutorial on Malignant disease of the uterus). The content includes Prelimimary assessment 5 and the section and sub-pages on Fallopian tube cancer )

01/04/09 (research paper added in the Preliminary reading and Diagnosis sections)

03/03/09 (BJOG paper added in the Preliminary reading and Ovarian cancer: the silent killer? sections).

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