ovarian cysts Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of ovarian cysts are there
A
May be non-neoplastic or neoplastic
90% are benign
2
Q
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts
A
- Asymptomatic
- pain
- menstrual disruption
3
Q
When should you worry about ovarian cysts
A
> 8cm for premenopausal women
5cm for postmenopausal women (as malignancy risk is higher)
The complexity of the cyst on USS (ultrasound)
- solid, complex
- septae, complex
- bilateral disease
- free fluid, indicates ovarian cancer
4
Q
What are some complications of ovarian cysts
A
- Torsion
- Rupture
- Haemorrhage
- Infection
5
Q
What are the different types of neoplasms of the ovary
A
Epithelial- benign (B), malignant (M), borderline
Germ cell- B, M
stromal- B, M
