A Case Study On Ovarian New Growth Final
A Case Study On Ovarian New Growth Final
A Case Study On Ovarian New Growth Final
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IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
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RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
NCMA 219
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
V. Pathophysiology ………………………………………………………………………..... 8
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I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
General Objectives
The goal of this case analysis is for the students to have a more comprehensive understanding
about Ovarian New Growth in order to enhance their critical thinking and decision-making skills
in formulating the appropriate nursing interventions for the care of a patient having ovarian masses.
Specific Objectives
At the end of the case presentation, the students will be able to:
Knowledge:
● Review and discuss the anatomy and physiology related to Ovarian new growth
Skills:
● Establish essential nursing intervention to be implemented for the patient’s wellness and
recovery
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II. INTRODUCTION
Ovary is a female paired organ that are small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of
your uterus and it produce and store egg cell. This is where menstruation happens and make
hormones that control your menstrual cycle and pregnancy. They also produce the
reproductive hormones, oestrogen, progesterone and androgens. Ovulation happens when the
Ovarian new growths also called ovarian cyst are abnormal growths in or on the ovaries
and a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an ovary. Most ovarian
growths are non-cancerous and benign and can removed without treatment but it has the
possibility of becoming cancerous if not monitored closely and this need a treatment. The
growth is a fluid-filled sac and is called a cyst. This cyst may or may not show symptoms. If
showing any symptoms, they may include pain in the belly or pelvis, pain during your period,
and abnormal bleeding. It causes with hormonal stimulation and/or ovulation when the stroma
of the uterine lining (endometrium) are found outside of the uterine cavity. Ovaries can
become enlarged due to cysts, masses, or neoplasms. The women may experience pain when
symptoms exist of ovulation pain the vary pain usually happens on only one side of the pelvis,
and can alternate sides and the pain can range in intensity from dull to sharp. When ovarian
new growth occurs and huge it can lead to a swollen tummy, a feeling of fullness and pressure,
pain when urinating, or constipation. Ovarian cysts can cause complications, it includes
Ovarian cysts are sometimes found in the women for pelvic pain though the cysts. Ovarian
encompass a diverse range of pathological conditions affecting the ovaries. These growths can
arise from various cellular origins, leading to a wide spectrum of clinical presentations and
outcomes. The study of ovarian new growths is of utmost importance in the field of
gynecology and oncology, as early detection and accurate diagnosis significantly influence
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Ovarian new growths pose a significant medical challenge due to their heterogeneity and
potential for both benign and malignant outcomes. Benign ovarian tumors, ranging from
simple cysts to complex masses, present with different clinical features and treatment
including epithelial tumors, germ cell tumors, and stromal tumors, require efficient diagnostic
This case study aims to delve into the intricacies surrounding ovarian new growths,
shedding light on pertinent aspects such as risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and
understanding of the diagnostic journey, treatment decisions, and prognosis in the context of
ovarian neoplasms.
The case study will be conducted by reviewing the medical records, imaging reports,
histopathology results, and treatment plans of a patient diagnosed with an ovarian new growth.
explore the challenges encountered during diagnosis, the impact on the patient's quality of life,
By examining this case study on ovarian new growths, we aim to enhance the
an in-depth analysis of the diagnostic process, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes, we
Ultimately, the insights gained from this case study will aid healthcare professionals in
improving patient care, refining treatment protocols, and advancing research in the field of
gynecologic oncology.
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III. EPIDEMIOLOGY
Ovarian new growth or ovarian tumor is an abnormal growth on the ovaries, located in the
female reproductive organ, which produce eggs. Ovarian tumors can be benign, an abnormal
mass of tissue that slowly grows and can develop into a malignant tumor. On the other hand,
malignant is made up of cancerous cells. These can be further divided into surface epithelial
tumors, stromal tumors, and germ cell tumors. Surface epithelial tumor is the most common
type that develops in cells that lines that ovarian surface. This tumor is common in women
over 50. Stromal tumors develops on reproductive producing hormones. It is a low grade
cancer that is rarely considered malignant. Lastly, germ cell tumor is most common in younger
Ovarian cancer ranked 7th as the most common cancer. It also ranked 8th as the leading
cause of cancer mortality among women worldwide. The rate of ovarian cancer is highest in
women ages 55-64. There is also a high risks in women who conceived after the age of 35. In
2020, there is a total of 313,959 new cases of ovarian cancer were recorded globally. A total
of 207,252 new deaths, where Micronesia (ASR = 7.3) have the highest mortality rate, which
is followed by Polynesia (ASR = 6.6), Central and Eastern Europe (ASR = 5.6), South East
Asia (ASR = 5.2), and Melanesia (ASR = 5.2). On the other hand, Caribbean (ASR = 3.2),
East Asia (ASR = 3.3), and Southern Africa (ASR = 3.3) have the lowest mortality rate.
In 2020, it ranked 5th among female cancers with 5395 new cases in the Philippines. It
recorded 3379 cancer mortality over the years which made it as the 7th leading cause of all
cancer mortality in the country. In the present, there is no standard procedure for the screening
and early detection of ovarian cancer that can reduce the mortality of ovarian cancer. The use
of combined clinical assessment and ultrasound are the standard for preoperative diagnosis of
ovarian cancer and its referral to a gynecologic oncologist. Based on the Philippine General
Hospital’s 2016-2020 annual statistics, 15.4% of gynecologic patients had adrenexal mass and
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Ovaries are paired female reproductive organs that are responsible for sex hormone
production. It houses the ova and is on either side of the uterus inside the broad ligament below
the uterine tubes. It is whitish and is located at the ovarian fossa, surrounded by the external iliac
artery, internal iliac artery, and front of the ureter. The average standard size of the ovary is
In between the ovaries and uterus is the fallopian tube. It is a pair of hollow, muscular ducts
that serves as a fertilization channel between the ovaries and uterus. The fallopian tube has a
significant role in conception and pregnancy. It is a holding place for the egg when the ovaries
release a mature egg during the menstrual period. Fimbriae, the finger-like structure located at the
end of the fallopian tube, sweeps the egg to the tube to wait for fertilization. It is also the site of
fertilization because this is where the egg and sperm meet. Lastly, it is an active passageway that
moves a fertilized egg to the uterus. The fertilized egg travels via the fallopian tube and is moved
by its muscle until it reaches the uterus, where the fetus grows.
When cells in or near the ovaries have undergone change or mutation happens in the DNA,
ovarian cancer develops. The DNA has instructions to make the cells grow and multiply quickly,
later turning into a mass or tumor of cancer cells. The cancer cell can metastasize to other body
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parts and invade nearby tissues. The three types of ovarian cancer are epithelial ovarian cancer,
stromal tumors, and germ cell tumors. Moreover, fallopian tube cancer was once considered rare,
but evidence shows that most ovarian cancers originated in the fallopian tube. The cancer develops
when eggs enter from the ovary to the end of the fallopian tube. It then metastasizes to the surface
of the ovary. 70% of epithelial ovarian cancers are from fallopian tube cancers. The ovarian,
fallopian tube and peritoneum cancers are grouped for diagnosis, treatment, and management.
V. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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Gender: Female
Nationality: Filipino
Occupation: Unemployed
Chief of Complaints
Family History
The patient has a family history of hypertension from the father’s side.
The patient doesn’t have past medical history and hasn’t undergone any operation or surgery.
Obstetrical History
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Menstrual History
Gyne History
Patient D.,A., 54 years old, female, has a menarche at the age of 16 with a regular interval,
duration that lasts up to 4 days, amount of 5-6 PRD, (-) symptoms, has a sexual contact of 1 and
The patient, a G6P6 woman, is admitted to Quezon City General Hospital for a scheduled
surgery with a chief of complaint of Abdominal Pain. The patient has a history of six normal
spontaneous delivery from her previous pregnancies, and a diagnosis for New Ovarian Growth.
07/12/23, 4:00pm
O2 Saturation 98 % Normal
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ASSESSMENT IMPLICATIONS
General Appearance Patient has a medium body The patient has good hygiene,
the time, place and person, can respond to the nurse, but
words.
Head and Face Patient’s head is proportional The head is round and has
Eyes Her eyes are clear, thin The patient's eyes don't have a
the eyes.
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Ears and Nose Patient has symmetric and The patient can hear loud and
can be heard
Heart Normal rate, regular rhythm Normal heart rate and blood
pressure noted
observation
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Clinical Chemistry
Examination Result Reference Value IMPLICATIONS
RBS 4.43 < 7.80 NORMAL
Sodium 134.9 135 – 155 LOW
Potassium 3.80 3.4 – 5.3 NORMAL
Ionized Calcium 1.18 1.13 – 1.32 NORMAL
(ISE)
ALT 9.08 0 – 33.0 NORMAL
AST 19.25 0 – 32.0 NORMAL
Magnesium 0.82 0.66 – 1.07 NORMAL
Urinalysis
Examination Result IMPLICATIONS
Color (Urine) Dark Yellow Should be pale yellow to amber
Can be a sign of dehydration
Transparency Slightly Hazy Should be clear
Chemical Analysis
Blood Negative NORMAL
Bilirubin Negative NORMAL
Urobilinogen +1 HIGH
May be a sign that the liver is
producing too much bilirubin
Ketones +3 HIGH
May be a sign of too much acidity
Protein +1 HIGH
Nitrite Negative NORMAL
Glucose Negative NORMAL
pH 5.5 NORMAL
Specific Gravity 1.025 NORMAL
Leukocytes Negative NORMAL
Microscopic Analysis
Red Blood Cells 0-1/hpf NORMAL
White Blood Cells 0-2/hpf NORMAL
Epithelial Cells Moderate Not in normal range
Bacteria Few NORMAL
Mucus Threads Many Not in normal range
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X. DRUG STUDY
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Respiratory: URI
Skin: rash
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gonorrhoeae; otitis media and Low platelet count Coombs test, thromboc ytopenia
ampicillin resistant middle ear (thrombocytopenia) or thrombocythemia,
infections caused by Low white blood cell transient neutropenia, and
H. influenzae count (leukopenia, reversible leukopenia.
neutropenia) Minimal elevation of LFT results
Nausea and vomiting occurs occasionally. Adverse
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1: Relaxation
Subjective Data: Risk for •Disturbed sleep The goal is to promote a 1. Anxiety reduction: 1. The patient reports
techniques
The patient's face Disturbed pattern refers to a restful and restorative •Implement relaxation techniques such improved sleep quality
promote
exhibited signs of Sleep Pattern disruption in the sleep pattern for the as deep breathing exercises, guided and duration, with
relaxation and
fatigue, such as related to quantity or quality of patient: imagery, or progressive muscle fewer sleep
reduce anxiety,
drooping eyelids or anxiety, pain, sleep. relaxation. disturbances.
preparing the
dark circles under or discomfort •Anxiety, pain, and •The patient will achieve •Encourage the patient to engage in
patient for
the eyes, indicating associated with discomfort can improved sleep quality and calming activities before bedtime,
restful sleep.
disrupted sleep the ovarian contribute to sleep duration. such as reading or listening to
patterns. neoplasm. disturbances. •The patient will report soothing music.
•Sleep deprivation feeling refreshed and rested
2. Sleep
can negatively upon waking. 2. Sleeping habit education: 2. The patient
hygiene
impact physical and •The nursing interventions demonstrates the
practices
mental well-being, will address anxiety, pain, ability to implement
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including cognitive and discomfort to facilitate •Educate the patient about the promote relaxation techniques
function and a conducive sleep importance of maintaining a consistent healthy sleep and sleep hygiene
emotional stability. environment. sleep schedule. habits and practices.
•Encourage the patient to create a create an
conducive sleep environment, environment
including a comfortable mattress, conducive to
adequate room temperature, and restful sleep.
minimal noise and light.
•Discuss the importance of avoiding
stimulating activities, caffeine, and
electronics close to bedtime. 3.Collaborating 3. The patient reports
with the feeling refreshed and
3. Collaborate with the healthcare healthcare team well-rested upon
team: ensures waking.
•Collaborate with the healthcare team comprehensive
to assess the need for medications that care and
promote sleep or address specific maximizes the
sleep disturbances.
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BACKGROUND
ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION
KNOWLEDGE
Objective Data: Acute Pain Ovarian cysts are fluid- 1.) Alleviate the patient's 1.) Regularly assess the 1.) Assessing pain helps 1.) Regularly
(+) Facial related to filled sacs in the ovaries. acute pain and provide patient's pain using a to determine the evaluate the
Grimace ovarian Some have tissue inside relief. numeric pain scale and a severity and nature patient's pain
enlargement them. The cysts are pain assessment tool. of the pain, allowing level and pain
and stretching surrounded by a capsule Document the location, for appropriate relief achieved
of tissues. and usually about the intensity, and interventions and through
size of a cherry. Some characteristics of pain at evaluation of their interventions.
cysts cause dull pain in regular intervals. effectiveness.
the lower abdomen
(pelvic pain). If a cyst 2.) Offer non-pharmacologic 2.) Breathing can 2.) Assess the
ruptures (bursts), it can interventions such as: actually help regulate patient's
be felt as a sudden pain Breathing the heart rate and understanding
– but usually doesn’t Techniques blood pressure, and utilization of
cause any other Positioning which helps regulate pain management
problems. The weight of Distractions the pain response in techniques.
the cyst can sometimes the brain.
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BACKGROUND
ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION
KNOWLEDGE
Subjective Data: Impaired Comfort Ovarian growths, such 1. Promote relaxation 1. Educate about deep 1. Deep breathing 1. Demonstrates
- The patient reports related to physical as ovarian cysts or and comfort. breathing exercises to help promotes relaxation, understanding and
difficulty in walking discomfort caused tumors, can occur due relax abdominal muscles decreases muscle tension, successfully
due to discomfort by ovarian new to various factors, and reduce pain. and distracts from the practices deep
associated with the growth. including hormonal discomfort. breathing exercises
ovarian new growth. imbalances, genetic and guided imagery,
predisposition, or reporting a decrease
Objective Data: underlying medical in pain intensity and
- Observation reveal conditions. These feeling more
slow and hesitant gait. growths may be benign relaxed.
- Limited range of or malignant. Common
motion and visible symptoms include 2. Assessed the
discomfort during abdominal pain, 2. Enhance comfort 2. Teach relaxation 2. Relaxation techniques patient's feedback
movement. bloating, and menstrual through non- techniques, such as guided can help reduce muscle on the effectiveness
irregularities. pharmacological pain tension, promote a sense of of non-
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3. Optimize physical 3. Assist the patient in 3. Proper positioning can 3. Evaluated the
comfort through finding comfortable alleviate pressure on the patient's overall
satisfaction with the
positioning and positions, such as using affected area, reduce
provided
support measures. pillows for support or discomfort, and enhance positioning and
elevation. relaxation. support
interventions
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Medications
Explain the medications that are needed to be administered for her treatment while the patient
Exercise/Environment
Provide a comfortable and safe environment for the mother including monitoring the room
Treatment
Instruct the patient to lightly massage the lower back, shoulder, thighs to help loosen tense
Assess the mother’s level of pain and provide appropriate interventions to manage discomfort.
Health Teachings
Explain the need for laboratory exams to promote the patient’s compliance.
Instruct patient on how to reduce anxiety by doing proper breathing exercises and by
Encourage patient to do activities that can promote proper sleep during her bedtime.
Observation
Monitor the patient’s vital signs and assess physical condition regularly every rounds and as
Diet
Instruct and explain to the patient the need to follow her diet (NPO post-midnight) for her
upcoming procedure.
Spiritual
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