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Ovarian Cancer Complications
Complications of ovarian cancer include:
  • Ascites: Images
    • Fluid collects inside the abdominal cavity
  • Pleural effusion Images
    • Fluid collects inside the chest cavity
  • Peritonitis
  • Metastasis:
    • Spread of the cancer to other areas of the body Images
Side effects of chemotherapy include:
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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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