Can CT scans clearly see cysts and tumors?

The occurrence of many diseases needs to be detected through hospital instruments, such as the CT scan that we are more familiar with, but can CT scan clearly see cysts and tumors? These two situations are quite similar. Although CT examination cannot be 100% certain, it can help doctors make judgments. By using some detailed laboratory testing techniques, it is possible to distinguish between cysts and tumors.

The main causes of ovarian cysts are as follows: first, genetic factors. About 20% to 25% of ovarian tumors are caused by genetics; second, endocrine factors. The ovaries are important organs for ovulation and secretion of gonadal hormones. Clinically, the basic pathophysiological changes in many patients with such diseases are that the ovaries produce too much androgen, and the reason for the excessive production of androgen is the abnormal coordinated function of multiple endocrine systems in the body; third, lifestyle factors. Long-term dietary imbalance, poor living habits, and excessive psychological pressure may lead to physiological ovarian cysts and true ovarian tumors; fourth, environmental factors, such as food contamination caused by environmental pollution. These contaminated foods and hormone-containing drug tonics may cause ovarian tumors and may also make the age of ovarian cyst patients younger.

There are many ways to examine ovarian cysts, and CT can also detect whether you have ovarian cysts. The examination of ovarian cysts can be divided into the following categories. The first is laparoscopy, which can directly see the general condition of the tumor and observe the entire pelvic and abdominal cavity. Multiple biopsies can be performed at suspicious sites and abdominal fluid can be absorbed for cytological examination to confirm the diagnosis and post-operative monitoring. The second is radiological examination, including MRI and CT, which are helpful for the diagnosis of metastasis of tumors to the liver, lungs, and retroperitoneal lymph nodes. In addition, if the cyst is a malignant ovarian tumor, it can produce and release antigens, hormones, enzymes and other products, which can be detected in the patient's serum through immunological, biochemical and other methods. They are called tumor markers in medicine, which can indicate the presence of tumors in the patient's body. Specific markers include antigen markers, hormone markers, enzyme markers or lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

There are many ways to examine ovarian cysts, and the specific diagnosis should be based on the patient's medical history, clinical manifestations, physical examination, etc. Ovarian cysts can be treated through surgery, but it is important to distinguish between benign and malignant cysts. Surgical treatment of benign ovarian cysts can include ovarian cystectomy, which is often used for young patients. Salpingo-oophorectomy can also be performed, which is mostly for older or postmenopausal patients. The surgical treatment of malignant ovarian cysts should do everything possible to remove the primary cyst and various metastatic lesions that can be seen because of the late stage factors. After surgery, it is also possible to consider placing a catheter in the abdominal cavity to facilitate the use of medications. Ovarian cysts can affect women's lives and health. Once diagnosed, patients should be treated early.