GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER 2

 

DIAGNOSIS METHOD

Doctors do a physical examination, assess the patient's medical history, order one or more diagnostic tests, and then make the diagnosis of gynecologic malignancies.

  • Medical background. The doctor will review the patient's medical history, inquire about symptoms, and determine whether the patient has any gynecologic cancer risk factors.
  • Examination of the body. The doctor will assess the patient's general health as well as seek any indications of gynecologic malignancies during the physical examination. A pelvic exam could be part of the examination.

Gynecologic malignancies are diagnosed using a variety of diagnostic procedures. These may consist of:

  • A blood test. The level of tumour markers and other blood elements that could be cancer-related are measured by bloodwork.
  • Pap smear. In this test, a physician takes a sample of cells from the cervix to be examined in a lab. To check for malignancy, a pathologist examines the cells under a microscope. Cervical cancer is diagnosed using this test.
  • Imaging exams By creating images of the internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, these tests enable medical professionals to see identify tumours and other abnormalities. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) investigations, computed tomography scans, and ultrasounds are frequently utilised imaging procedures in the diagnosis of gynecologic malignancies.

Gynecologic malignancies are diagnosed using a variety of diagnostic procedures. These may consist of:

In the event that a gynecologic cancer is identified, additional imaging tests, such as a positron emission tomography (PET) scan, may be done to identify the extent of the disease's metastasis.

Biopsy. For a cancer diagnosis to be confirmed, a biopsy is required. A biopsy involves the removal of a small piece of tissue for lab testing. Using an image-guided needle during a minimally invasive technique, open surgery, or other specialised devices are all options for doing biopsies for gynecologic malignancies. A pathologist looks at the tissue sample under a microscope after it has been taken in order to check for the presence of cancer cells.

Doctors specialising in this field can provide intricate guidance on the cases. One should always be aware and look out for symptoms which may seem like nothing at first but can turn to worse, if ignored.

Mentionable names among some of the Best Oncologists in Kolkata are:

Dr. Sanjoy Roy and Dr. Sayan Paul.

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