ovarian cysts

Question 1

follicular ovarian cysts

Answer 1

functional cyst
commonest type of ovarian cyst
due to non-rupture of the dominant follicle or failure of atresia in non-dominant follicle
commonly regress after several menstrual cycles

Question 2

corpus luteum ovarian cyst

Answer 2

functional cyst
during menstrual cycle if pregnancy doesn’t occur the corpus luteum usually breaks down and disappears- if this doesn’t occur the corpus luteum fills with blood or fluid and forms cyst

Question 3

dermoid cysts

Answer 3

benign germ cell tumours
usually lined with epithelial tissue- may contain skin, hair and teeth
most common benign ovarian tumour in women under age of 30
asymptomatic

Question 4

serous cystadenoma

Answer 4

benign epithelial tumours
typically seen in middle aged women
unilocular or multilocular with thin walls
presents: asymptomatic or pelvic pressure or discomfort

Question 5

mucinous cystadenoma

Answer 5

benign epithelial tumour
presents: abdo distension, discomfort or pressure symptoms
imaging: multiloculated cyst with varying echogenicity