Cysts

Question 1

What are the functional cysts?

Answer 1

Follicular + corpus luteum

Question 2

Describe the characteristics of follicular cysts

Answer 2

Commonest type Due to non-rupture of dominant follicle Regress after several menstrual cycles

Question 3

Describe the characteristics of corpus luteum cysts

Answer 3

More likely to present with intraperitoneal bleeding than follicular cysts

Question 4

What is a dermoid cyst?

Answer 4

Benign germ cell tumour Called cystic teratomas Lined with epithelial tissue, contains hair, teeth, skin etc Most common tumour under 30 y/o Usually asymptomatic although can cause torsion

Question 5

What are the benign epithelial tumours?

Answer 5

Serous cystadenoma - most common Mucinous cystadenoma - typically large, if ruptured cause pseudomyxoma peritonei

Question 6

What are the USS findings for PCOS?

Answer 6

At least 12 cysts in one ovary measuring 2-9mm