Presentation
Presentation is non-specific and often includes abnormal vaginal bleeding and/or discharge, a cervical mass protruding from the vagina, abdominal and/or pelvic pain or, less commonly, difficulty passing stool and perianal pain. [orpha.net]
Conclusion: The present study data can be used for estimation of load of the benign and malignant tumours of uterine cervix. [ijmhs.net]
Tumors of the lacrimal gland may present as proptosis and changes in vision. ACC arising in the tracheobronchial tree may present with respiratory symptoms, while tumors arising in the larynx may lead to changes in speech. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
We herein present an unusual case of cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endometrial adenocarcinoma occurring simultaneously. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Asymptomatic
Vagal nerve schwannoma is often asymptomatic and without neurological deficit. Correct diagnosis is challenging since the tumor can mimic a malignant lateral neck mass. [oatext.com]
Thyroid cancer, salivary gland cancer, lymphomas, and sarcomas are examples of primary malignancies. 28 The most common presentation for thyroid or salivary gland cancer is an asymptomatic nodule within the gland. [aafp.org]
Unlike the single aggressive ovarian cancers that usually remain asymptomatic until they reach an advanced stage, endometrial and cervical cancers usually produce earlier symptoms, such as abnormal vaginal bleeding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Fatigue
Healthy Lifestyles Physical Activity Nutrition and Weight Management Supplement Use Immunizations and Infections Late Effects/Long-Term Psychosocial and Physical Problems Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity Anxiety and Depression Cognitive Function Fatigue [nccn.org]
Side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. Targeted therapy refers to drugs that have been specifically developed, or targeted, to interrupt cellular processes that promote growth of cancer cells. [medicinenet.com]
She had hoarseness and rapid onset of vocal fatigue. She did not have any other local complaints. During the last months she had increasingly shortness of breath on exertion. [oatext.com]
The main side effects reported are fatigue and skin irritation, like a mild to moderate sun burn. The fatigue often sets in during the middle of a course of treatment and can last for weeks after treatment ends. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Surgical Procedure
The surgical procedure used to remove the womb is called a hysterectomy. Radiotherapy is another option for some women with early-stage cervical cancer. In some cases, it's used alongside surgery or chemotherapy, or both. [nhs.uk]
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP): A surgical procedure that uses electrical current passed through a thin wire loop as a knife to remove abnormal tissue or cancer. [cancer.gov]
Perioperative histopathology of the primary mass suggested schwannoma, thus no further surgical procedures were carried out (i.e. tonsillectomy or random biopsies). Figure 2. Intra-operative pictures of the schwannoma. [oatext.com]
Alternatives include local surgical procedures such as a loop electrical excision procedure or cone biopsy. [72] [73] If a cone biopsy does not produce clear margins [74] (findings on biopsy showing that the tumor is surrounded by cancer free tissue, [en.wikipedia.org]
- Weight Loss
Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include: loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, leg pain, swollen legs, heavy vaginal bleeding, bone fractures, and (rarely) leakage of urine or feces from the vagina. [23] Bleeding after [en.wikipedia.org]
- Severe Pain
SR, P 5 L 3 D 1 A 1, presented with the complaints of intermittent bleeding per vaginum since last 3 years and severe pain in the right lower limb since 1 month. On examination, there was a proliferative growth in the cervix. [jmidlifehealth.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
In general, radiation therapy of the head and neck does not cause nausea, but a few patients do experience nausea during treatment. Many effective antiemetics (drugs that alleviate nausea) can relieve this symptom if it should occur. [radiologyinfo.org]
Side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. Targeted therapy refers to drugs that have been specifically developed, or targeted, to interrupt cellular processes that promote growth of cancer cells. [medicinenet.com]
This is why anticancer chemotherapy has quite a lot of side effects, such as hair loss, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea etc. [cervix.cz]
Nausea for any reason can be treated with antiemetics. [11] Damage to the epithelial surfaces [12] Epithelial surfaces may sustain damage from radiation therapy. [en.wikipedia.org]
During chemotherapy, the results of varied laboratory tests, such as tumor markers (including CEA, AFP, CA125, CA19-9, HE4, and SCC), biochemical tests and the routine blood parameters, were all normal and there were no nausea, vomiting, chest tightness [journals.lww.com]
- Vomiting
Side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, fatigue, vomiting, hair loss, and mouth sores. Targeted therapy refers to drugs that have been specifically developed, or targeted, to interrupt cellular processes that promote growth of cancer cells. [medicinenet.com]
This is why anticancer chemotherapy has quite a lot of side effects, such as hair loss, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea etc. [cervix.cz]
During chemotherapy, the results of varied laboratory tests, such as tumor markers (including CEA, AFP, CA125, CA19-9, HE4, and SCC), biochemical tests and the routine blood parameters, were all normal and there were no nausea, vomiting, chest tightness [journals.lww.com]
Common side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, vomiting, and sores inside the mouth. However, if you take in enough calories and protein, you will maintain your strength and energy and better tolerate the side effects of treatment. [webmd.com]
"Dosimetric predictors of radiation-induced acute nausea and vomiting in IMRT for nasopharyngeal cancer". International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 84 (1): 176–82. doi : 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.10.010. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Pelvic Mass
Abdominal examination revealed a large, irregular, firm supra-pubic mass. On pelvic examination, the same mass was felt in the vagina. Cervix and uterus were not felt separately from the mass. [wjso.biomedcentral.com]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
[…] likely to have regular Pap tests. [117] There are several factors that may limit indigenous women from engaging in regular cervical screening practices, including sensitivity in discussing the topic in Aboriginal communities, embarrassment, anxiety and fear [en.wikipedia.org]
Urogenital
- Vaginal Bleeding
Presentation is non-specific and often includes abnormal vaginal bleeding and/or discharge, a cervical mass protruding from the vagina, abdominal and/or pelvic pain or, less commonly, difficulty passing stool and perianal pain. [orpha.net]
Symptoms and signs of cervical cancer include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding after menopause Vaginal bleeding after sex Bleeding or spotting between periods Longer or heavier menstrual periods than usual Other abnormal vaginal discharge Pain [medicinenet.com]
Vaginal bleeding after menopause is never normal. If you have gone through menopause and have vaginal bleeding, see your health care provider as soon as possible. [webmd.com]
One of the most common symptoms of cervical cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding, but in some cases there may be no obvious symptoms until the cancer has progressed to an advanced stage. [pinkdrive.co.za]
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse When to [mayoclinic.org]
- Pelvic Pain
Presentation is non-specific and often includes abnormal vaginal bleeding and/or discharge, a cervical mass protruding from the vagina, abdominal and/or pelvic pain or, less commonly, difficulty passing stool and perianal pain. [orpha.net]
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse When to [mayoclinic.org]
Later, you may have pelvic pain or bleeding from the vagina. It usually takes several years for normal cells in the cervix to turn into cancer cells. [icd10data.com]
Uterine fibroids are common and can cause vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or discomfort, and urinary incontinence. They can be "soft" or "hard" depending on the proportion of fibers to cells. [medicalnewstoday.com]
Pelvic pain. Pain during sexual intercourse. Tests that examine the cervix are used to detect (find) and diagnose cervical cancer. [cancer.gov]
- Vaginal Discharge
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse When to [mayoclinic.org]
Symptoms and signs of cervical cancer include: Abnormal vaginal bleeding Vaginal bleeding after menopause Vaginal bleeding after sex Bleeding or spotting between periods Longer or heavier menstrual periods than usual Other abnormal vaginal discharge Pain [medicinenet.com]
Treatment for precancerous lesions may cause cramping or other pain, bleeding, or a watery vaginal discharge. [webmd.com]
Fallopian tube cancer : Fallopian tube cancer is very rare in the female reproductive cancer and the mean age of onset is 55 years old, and symptom of the fallopian tube cancer is mainly vaginal discharge. [13] MRI reveals that a sausage-shaped, solid [journals.lww.com]
Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: Vaginal bleeding (including bleeding after sexual intercourse). Unusual vaginal discharge. Pelvic pain. Pain during sexual intercourse. [cancer.gov]
Workup
Recognition of the etiologic role of human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection in cervical cancer has led to the recommendation of adding HPV testing to the screening regimen in women 30-65 years of age (see Workup). [emedicine.medscape.com]
The patient may come to the otolaryngologist with a new-onset neck mass and no previous evaluation or may have had extensive evaluation including systemic workup and imaging studies. [jamanetwork.com]
Workup of a patient with a mass in the neck. Adv Surg. 1995;28:371–83. 6. Johnson IJ, Smith I, Akintunde MO, Robson AK, Stafford FW. Assessment of preoperative investigations of thyroglossal cysts. J R Coll Surg Edinb. 1996;41:48–9. 7. [aafp.org]
Treatment
Treatment Options by Stage For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section. [cancer.gov]
Treatment The stage of your cancer helps your doctor to decide which treatment you need. [cancerresearchuk.org]
Continued Medical Treatment for Cervical Cancer Treatment for precancerous lesions differs from that of invasive cervical cancer. [webmd.com]
Radiation therapy is another common treatment. [medicinenet.com]
In advanced cancer, palliative treatment may help someone to live longer and to live comfortably, even if they cannot be cured. Palliative treatment can also mean using medicines to reduce or control the side effects of cancer treatments. [cervix.cz]
Prognosis
[…] unusual subtypes of cervical neoplasm, including villoglandular adenocarcinoma, small cell undifferentiated carcinoma, adenoid basal cell carcinoma, and adenoid cystic carcinoma are reviewed, with emphasis on differential histologic features, as the prognosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Conley J, Hamaker RC: Prognosis of malignant tumors of the parotid gland with facial paralysis. Arch Otolaryngol 1975;101:39–41. [karger.com]
What is the prognosis for cervical cancer? Can it be cured? What are the survival rates? As with most cancers, the prognosis is better for cancers that are detected in early stages than for advanced cancers. [medicinenet.com]
[…] than leiomyosarcoma Most tumors of cervix are extensions from endometrium; may be secondary to radiation therapy for cervical squamous cell carcinoma Mean age 50 to 65 years, range 12 to 93 years Often confined to uterus at presentation with better prognosis [pathologyoutlines.com]
It also has a poor prognosis. There is no reported case of sarcomatoid carcinoma with malignant melanoma. [jmidlifehealth.org]
Etiology
Because of its etiological diversity, there is an age range of onset that can reach from the pediatric to the elderly patient. [scielo.br]
Etiology/Epidemiology A wide age range has been reported for adenoid cystic carcinoma, including cases in the pediatric age group. Most individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the fourth through sixth decades of life. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
It typically presents in the head and neck as cervical adenopathy of unknown etiology. Multiple biopsies showing florid lymphoid hyperplasia are frequently required to establish the diagnosis. [aafp.org]
The etiology and pathogenesis of synchronous cancers remain unclear. When similar tissues of the female genital tract are subjected to carcinogen exposure during fetal/embryological development, synchronous tumors may develop ( 5 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
The change in the epidemiologic trend in the United States has been attributed to mass screening with Papanicolaou (Pap) tests, which permits detection and treatment of preinvasive disease. [emedicine.medscape.com]
American Journal of Epidemiology. 157 (11): 966–72. doi : 10.1093/aje/kwg067. PMID 12777359. Archived from the original on 19 May 2009. [en.wikipedia.org]
Etiology/Epidemiology A wide age range has been reported for adenoid cystic carcinoma, including cases in the pediatric age group. Most individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the fourth through sixth decades of life. [oralcancerfoundation.org]
Pathophysiology
Porth pathophysiology: concepts of altered health states (1st Canadian ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 660. ISBN 978-1-60547-781-7. ^ Robbins S, Kumar V, Abbas A, Fausto N (2007). [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) infection must be present for cervical cancer to occur. HPV infection occurs in a high percentage of sexually active women. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
When exposed to HPV, a woman's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm. [mayoclinic.org]
Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Cervical Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, March 6, 2012, 156(5). [labtestsonline.it]
[…] and early detection of cervical cancer: American Cancer Society, American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and American Society for Clinical Pathology screening guidelines for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer. [nccn.org]
Is there a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer? Yes, cervical cancer often can be prevented with vaccination and modern screening techniques that detect precancerous changes in the cervix. [medicinenet.com]