Background. Ovarian carcinoma is a malignant tumor that develops from the ovary (ovaries). It may present as a primary malignancy in the ovary or as a secondary malignancy that spreads to other organs through the process of metastasis from the ovary. Ovarian carcinoma is one of the most common gynecologic cancers and ranks 3rd after cervical and uterine cancers. Ovarian carcinoma has a poor pro…