Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
OB/GYN
Case Study:
Ovarian Stromal Tumor
Case Study Description:
Audience: All healthcare professionals interested in learning about ovarian stromal tumor.
Prerequisites: None
This case study presents information regarding an ovarian stromal tumor. By reviewing the presented medical history, lab results, and test results of several diagnostic imaging modalities, the learner will examine the characteristics of this pathology.
Learning Objectives
Following the review of this information, as well as the discussion provided in the library, the learner will be able to:
*Describe the grayscale sonographic grading system established by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
*Discuss the etiology, survival rate, and types of ovarian cancer
*Recognize the correlation of patient symptoms and sonographic findings
*Compare the different imaging modalities for diagnosis of ovarian cancer
*Explain the use of spectral and color Doppler as a tool in diagnosing ovarian masses
Author:
Dr. Nicole Hodgson
About the author:
Dr. Nicole Hodgson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University. She is a surgical oncologist and is sited at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Her clinical interest is breast cancer. Her research group focuses on surgical oncology clinical trials, epidemiology, and surgeon-directed quality initiatives.
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