Clinical: disorders of the ovaries

Question 1

what are ovarian cysts?

Answer 1

fluid-filled masses that may develop within the ovaries

Question 2

where are ovarian cysts most commonly derived from?

Answer 2

ovarian follicles

Question 3

approx size of ovarian cysts?

Answer 3

2cm-2.5cm

Question 4

what are most ovarian cysts and when do they develop?

Answer 4

most are benign and develop during women’s child-bearing age

Question 5

what can larger cysts cause?

Answer 5

bleeding + pain

require surgical removal

Question 6

what are polycystic ovaries?

Answer 6

multiple (over 10) ovarian cysts

Question 7

what is polycystic ovaries characterised by?

Answer 7

hormone dysfunction

Question 8

what is polycystic ovaries associated?

Answer 8

infertility

Question 9

where do the most common ovarian tumour arise from?

Answer 9

epithelial component / germ cells

Question 10

what are 90% of ovarian cancers derived from?

Answer 10

epithelium

Question 11

what are epithelium derived ovarian cancers called?

Answer 11

ovarian adenocarcinomas

Question 12

what are most germ cell tumours?

Answer 12

teratomas

Question 13

what do teratomas comprise of?

Answer 13

all 3 germ cell layers:

usually benign