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- Physical Examination
- • A careful pelvic exam is performed with attention to the ovaries, uterus , bladder and rectum.
- • The neck, groin and underarms (axilla) are examined for enlarged lymph nodes .
- • The lungs are carefully examined for excess fluid.
- • The abdomen is examined for the presence of an enlarged liver, a mass or ascites .
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- Blood and Other Tests
- • Complete blood count (CBC).
- • Serum liver and kidney function tests.
- • Serum CA-125.
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- Imaging
- • Abdominal and pelvic CT or MRI scans.
- • X-rays of the upper gastrointestinal tract (UGI series) may occasionally be done.
- • Intravenous pyelogram (occasionally).
- • Barium enema .
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