Benign Ovarian Tumors Flashcards
what do symptoms of unilateral, intermittent, and then acutely worsening pelvic pain indicate?
ovarian torsion
what do symptoms of progressive pelvic pain associated with fevers, chills, vomiting, and vaginal discharge
tubo-ovarian abscess
women who report acute or chronic dysmenorrhea or pain with intercourse may have an _______
endometrioma
persistent bloating, generalized abdominal pain, and early satiety may be signs of _____
malignancy
abnormal uterine bleeding or postmenopausal bleeding may he caused by estrogen produced by sex ___-_____ _____
cord-stromal tumors
what is the most commonly used imaging technique for the evaluation of adnexal masses? 2nd line?
transvaginal ultrasound
abdominal ultrasound
what lab may help to distinguish between benign and malignant masses?
CA-125
the most widely method of screening for ovarian cancer
CA-125
23 yo G1P1 presents to clinic with a new crampy pain in her right pelvic over the last 3 days. last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago and was normal. she uses condoms and her urine pregnancy test is negative. on pelvic exam, a 3-4 cm tender cystic mass is found in the right adnexa. The remainder of exam is negative. next step?
transvaginal US
23 yo G1P1 presents to clinic with a new crampy pain in her right pelvic over the last 3 days. last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago and was normal. she uses condoms and her urine pregnancy test is negative. on pelvic exam, a 3-4 cm tender cystic mass is found in the right adnexa. The remainder of exam is negative. the best management would be to schedule….
return visit to office in 6 weeks
patient will be in diff menstrual cycle so US to be repeated
follicle diameter of at least 3cm that causes pelvic pain, a dull sensation, or heaviness in the pelvis; it is mobile, unilateral and not associated with ascites
functional ovarian cyst
what will be noted on a bimanual exam to indicate a functional ovarian cyst?
5-8 cm cystic adnexal mass
23 yo G1P1 presents to clinic with a new crampy pain in her right pelvic over the last 3 days. last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago and was normal. she uses condoms and her urine pregnancy test is negative. on pelvic exam, a 3-4 cm tender cystic mass is found in the right adnexa. The remainder of exam is negative. During f/u visit, the patient feels better and pelvic exam is unremarkable. transvaginal US shows no ovarian cyst bilaterally. what should you offer her?
OCPs
what agents may be given to suppress gonadotropin levels and prevent development of another cyst?
low-dose contraceptives
when to refer to gynecology for a cyst? (4)
cyst persists over 6 weeks
symptomatic
large cyst (10cm or more)
ovarian torsion cannot be ruled out