OVARIAN TUMOURS Definition but are commonest between 30 and 60 ge Ovarian tumors may arise at any age 1.Ovarian tumors are particularly liable to be or to become malignant 2.In their early stages they are asymptomatic and painless 3. They may grow to a large size and tend to undergo mechanical complications such as torsion and perforation 2003-10-27 Ovarian cancer2003-10-27 Ovarian Cancer 2 Definition Ovarian tumors may arise at any age, but are commonest between 30 and 60. 1.Ovarian tumors are particularly liable to be or to become malignant. 2.In their early stages they are asymptomatic and painless. 3.They may grow to a large size and tend to undergo mechanical complications such as torsion and perforation. OVARIAN TUMOURS