Adnexal Tumors

Overview

Mayo Clinic has earned an international reputation for expertise in treating cancer. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians who provide medical care for adnexal tumors patients includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and other specialists.

Diagnosis

Specialists may use imaging studies and a physical exam to evaluate adnexal tumors. Mayo physicians provide the latest in high-resolution imaging (including Doppler ultrasound) and biopsy techniques. Read more about adnexal tumor diagnosis.

Treatment Options

Physicians treat adnexal tumors differently, depending upon the location and the type of cells that make up the tumor. Typically surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy may be part of treatment. At Mayo Clinic, patients with adnexal tumors also have access to clinical trials that are appropriate for their condition. Read more about adnexal tumor treatment options.

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About Adnexal Tumors

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Physicians describe adnexal tumors as masses that grow in the fallopian tubes, ovaries or other areas in the female pelvis. Around 80 percent of adnexal tumors that occur in prepubescent girls are malignant. For women of reproductive age, the percentage of malignant cases drops to around 10 percent. In many cases, benign adnexal masses resolve without ever being noticed by the patient. When the adnexal masses produce symptoms, treatment will be necessary in most cases. Benign masses usually require surgery, whereas malignant adnexal tumors may require surgery followed by radiation and/or chemotherapy.