Doctor Warns: 35-Year-Old Woman's Stomach Pain Misdiagnosed as Cyst Turns Out to Be Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Jed Bunyawongwirot from Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital shared a critical medical case about ovarian cancer, warning that the disease is often 'extremely deceptive'. Early-stage ovarian cancer typically presents with subtle symptoms that can be easily misinterpreted. In this case, a 35-year-old patient came with symptoms of lower abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling full quickly. Initially believing it was a simple ovarian cyst, detailed ultrasound eventually revealed early-stage ovarian cancer. Key insights from the doctor include: 1. Early ovarian cancer often has mild, intermittent symptoms 2. Common signs include bloating and feeling full quickly 3. Cysts aren't always dangerous, but some require careful monitoring 4. Women aged 30-40 can develop ovarian cancer, especially with family history 5. Persistent symptoms lasting over 2-3 weeks should be professionally examined The doctor emphasizes that ovarian cancer is most dangerous not because it's untreatable, but because it's often discovered too late.