The ilium (/ËÉªliÉm/) (plural ilia) is the uppermost and largest part of the hip bone, and appears in most vertebrates including mammals and birds, but not bony fish. All reptiles have an ilium except snakes, although some snake species have a tiny bone which is considered to be an ilium.
Ovarian cancer symptoms. 1  Persistent abdominal bloating, indigestion or nausea. 2  Changes in appetite, often a loss of appetite or feeling full sooner. 3  Feelings of pressure in the pelvis or lower back. 4  Needing to urinate more frequently. 5  Changes in bowel movements. 6  Increased abdominal girth. 7  Feeling tired or low energy.
Cancer of the ovary is not common, but it causes more deaths than other female reproductive cancers. The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better your chance for recovery. But ovarian cancer is hard to detect early. Women with ovarian cancer may have no symptoms or just mild symptoms until the disease is in an advanced stage. Then it is hard to treat.