Benign ovarian masses Flashcards
3 surface epithelial masses
Serous cystadenoma
Mucinous cystadenoma
Brener cell tumor
3 functional non neoplastic masses
Follicular cysts
Theca luteal cysts
Corpus luteal cysts
2 pathological non neoplastic masses
Tubo ovarian abscess
Endometrioma
3 sex cord/stromal neoplastic benign masses
Sertoli Leydig cell tumors
Fibromas
Thecomas
Risk factors of ovarian masses x5
Tamoxifen
Family hx
Obesity
Early menarche
Hormone replacement therapy
Clinical presentation of benign ovarian masses x5
AUB
Chronic dull pain
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Palpable pelvic mass
Investigations done for ovarian masses x5
Pregnancy test
Transvaginal USS
FBC, CA125
Endocervical swab
Laparotomy
Define halban syndrome and its consequences
Persistent corpus luteum without pregnancy
Mimics ectopic pregnancy
Which cysts can be bilateral
Theca luteal cysts
Pathophysiology of theca lutein cysts
Multiple gestation, GTD, Ovarian overstimulation > increased hCG stimulation of the theca lining > cyst formation
Triple antibiotic therapy for tubo ovarian abscess
Gentamicin
Ampicillin
Metronidazole
Presentation of tubo ovarian abscess x5
AVD
LAP
Fever
Palpable mass
Cervical motion tenderness
Describe primary and secondary TOA
1- Ascending from reproductive tract
2- Intraperitoneal spread from bowel perforation
Contents of endometrioma x3 and management x3
Blood, fluid, menstrual remains
Oral contraceptives, NSAIDs, GnRH analogues
2 distinguishing characteristics of endometrioma
Chocolate cyst
Ground glass appearance