Ovarian tumors: the specific features of evolution, extent, diagnosis, and prevention

Abstract

The paper describes a range of embryo proteins, the potential markers for ovarian tumors. More than 10 new embryo proteins have been tested; however, a strictly specific protein has not been found to diagnose ovarian tumors. Serum oncoovarian -1-globulin is shown to remain the most promising marker today. Noteworthy are the specific features of evolution and the mechanism of the early extent of a tumor process. The role of pregnancy in preventing ovarian tumors is considered. An attempt has been made to understand the causes of the disease and the mechanisms of its development.

Keywords

• ovarian tumors
• embryo proteins
• specific features of evolution and metastatic spread
• immunodiagnosis
• pregnancy
• tumor prevention