Ovarian cysts

Question 1

Some main effects of ovarian pathology?

Answer 1

Pain
Swelling
Endocrine effects

Question 2

Main ovarian pathological groups?

Answer 2

Cysts
Endometriosis
tumours

Question 3

What are ovarian cysts?

Answer 3

a fluid-filled sac that develops within or on the surface of an ovary. They can vary in size and can occur as a normal part of the menstrual cycle or as a result of an underlying condition.

Question 4

Ovarian cysts are common, occurring in most women at least once in their lifetime. Most likely to occur during female reproductive years but can occur at any age. true/false?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Some causes of ovarian cysts?

Answer 5

hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, pregnancy and pelvic infections.

Question 6

What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cysts?

Answer 6

Asymptomatic presentation
Acute unilateral pain
Intra-peritoneal haemorrhage with haemodynamic compromise

Question 7

Investigations for ovarian cysts?

Answer 7

A pregnancy test to exclude an ectopic pregnancy
Diagnostic laparoscopy, particularly in cases where the patient is unstable

Question 8

Management of ovarian cysts?

Answer 8

typically conservative in nature, involving monitoring and pain management

Surgical intervention may be required, could be laparoscopy or laparotomy

Question 9

Laparoscopy vs laparotomy?

Answer 9

Laparotomy is an open surgery that requires a large incision in the abdomen, while laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that uses small incisions and a camera to guide the surgeon.