Adnexal Mass Introduction
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Being diagnosed with cancer is never easy. But now, women with adnexal masses have more treatment options. As a result, they can expect to live longer with the disease than ever before. Doctors are learning more about adnexal masses, their prevention, detection, and treatment. This section will discuss all of these areas. It will also explore the causes of adnexal masses and what we know about them in general.
What is an Adnexal Mass?
Adnexal mass refers to a mass that has grown in the uterine adnexa. The uterine adnexa are the appendages of the uterus. It includes the tubes and ovaries. Adnexal masses can have a variety of causes, including:
- simple ovarian cysts
- benign (non-cancerous) ovarian tumors
- malignant (cancerous) ovarian tumors
- irregularities in the Fallopian tubes
There could be many other causes as well. Some non-gynecologic conditions may seem like an adnexal mass. These include irregularities in the colon and bladder.
