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Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer affecting women in the UK and is associated with a worse prognosis than other forms of gynaecological malignancy. There are increasing numbers of women presenting with ovarian cancer over the age of 65 years. The diagnosis of ovarian cancer is often delayed, owing to the lack of symptoms and the non-specific nature of the disease, particularly in the early stages. The prognosis of advanced ovarian cancer is poor in the later stages, making early detection of malignancy important. On current classification systems, the staging of ovarian cancer remains surgical but the role of imaging is contributory throughout the management of ovarian cancer which defines disease burden. The primary imaging modality for detection of ovarian disease is transvaginal ultrasound, and CT imaging is predominantly used in the staging of ovarian cancer with MRI being reserved as a problem-solving technique, especially in younger women where benign disease is more likely. Newer modalities such as positron emission tomography CT are increasingly being recognised in ovarian cancer where recurrent disease can be diagnosed more quickly with subsequent treatment. The role of imaging is discussed with reference to the different imaging modalities available in the assessment of ovarian malignancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]