Overview
High-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is a common and aggressive subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer. Increased survival rates for many malignancies mean that both primary tumors and their treatments can lead to complications. Prompt recognition and diagnosis of acute symptoms are crucial for patient outcomes 1.Diagnosis
Abdominopelvic oncologic emergencies can be classified into vascular, bowel, hepatopancreatobiliary, and bone-related complications 1.
Radiologists should be familiar with these complications for timely diagnosis 1.Management
Management strategies should address potential complications arising from primary tumors and cancer treatments 1.Special Populations
No information provided in the abstracts.Key Recommendations
Radiologists should be familiar with abdominopelvic oncologic emergencies, including vascular, bowel, hepatopancreatobiliary, and bone-related complications, to ensure timely diagnosis 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
Prompt attention to acute symptoms in oncology patients is required, as both primary tumors and treatments can cause complications 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Pooyan A, Mansoori B, Wang C. Imaging of abdominopelvic oncologic emergencies. Abdominal radiology (New York) 2024. link