Access the October VISUOG open chapter, 'Metastases to the ovary', for free throughout the month.
The ovary is a common site of metastases from malignant tumors. Most metastases in the ovaries originate in the gastrointestinal tract or the breast. The distinction between primary and metastatic ovarian neoplasm is of critical importance, since surgical cytoreduction is the treatment of choice for the former.
For a comprehensive overview on this topic and patient information, access the VIUSOG chapter for free throughout October.
If you would like a deeper dive into the wider topic of adnexal masses, why not register for our upcoming advanced education course on Assessment of adnexal masses using ultrasound? Taking place on 25 October 2025, this course will provide expert-led sessions in an accessible, livestream format, covering how to diagnose, treat and manage adnexal masses using ultrasound.
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