Ovarian Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cyst?
A
Fluid filled sac
2
Q
What are risk factors for ovarian cysts?
A
Nulliparity
Smoking
Obesity
3
Q
What are features of ovarian cysts?
A
Often asymptomatic
Pelvic pain
Bloating
Pelvic mass
4
Q
How are suspected ovarian cysts investigated?
A
Ca-125
USS
5
Q
What are the types of ovarian cyst?
A
Follicular cyst
Corpus luteum cyst
Serous cystadenoma
Mucinous cystadenoma
6
Q
What is a follicular cyst?
A
Cyst formed in a developing follicle
7
Q
What is corpus luteum cyst?
A
Cyst formed when the corpus luteum fails to breakdown
8
Q
What is a cystadenoma?
A
Benign cystic tumour
9
Q
How are ovarian cysts managed?
A
If ? cancer - 2ww
Simple cyst in pre-menopausal woman
- <5cm = no follow ip
- 5-7cm = routine gynae referral
- > 7cm = consider MRI
Post-menopausal
- refer to gynae
