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What are cystic ovarian mass types? 3

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  1. Simple
  2. Bilateral and multiple
  3. Ovarian torsion
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What are different types of simple cystic ovarian mass? 5

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  1. Follicular
  2. Corpus luteum
  3. Para ovarian
  4. Omental
  5. Urachal
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What are two types of bilateral and multiple cystic ovarian masses?

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  1. Theca lutean
  2. Polycystic ovaries
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What stimulates the ovaries to mature then locate?

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LH and FSH

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Follicles grows from ______ to ________ in about 10 days

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3 to 24mm

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Are follicular cysts normal?

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Yes

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Follicular cysts evolves in to what?

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Corpus luteum after rupture

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When do we see corpus leteum cysts?

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Term after ovulation

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What is the shape of corpus luteum cysts?

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Odd appearing shape

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What is the size of corpus luteum cyst?

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1 - 10 cm

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There is often debris in corpus luteum cysts due to what?

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Hemorrhage

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If the corpus luteum cysts are large it resolves when? 2 (in terms of pregnancy and without)

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  1. About 8 weeks with out pregnancy
  2. 12 to 15 weeks with pregnancy
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What are persistent cysts?

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Follicular or corpus luteum

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Persistent cysts may grow how much before rupturing?

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Quite large

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Do persistent cysts hurt?

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May cause pain

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Paraovarian cysts are remnants of what?

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Remnants of the embryonic ducts

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What are paraovarian cysts also called? 2

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  1. Cysts of Morgagni
  2. Paratubal surosal cysts arising from Müllerian ducts remnants
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How thick are the paraovarian cysts walls?

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Thin

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How big are paraovarian cysts? (In CM)

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Usually 1-4 cm, and do not change in size with cycle

20
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Are paraovarian cysts symptomatic or asymptomatic?

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Asymptomatic

21
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Paraovarian cysts are never surrounded by what?

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Ovarian tissue

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Where are urachal cysts located ?

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Midline in the anterior abdominal wall between umbilicus and bladder

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Urachal cysts are a remnant of what?

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A remnant in development of the bladder

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Where are omental cysts located? 2

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  1. Higher in the pelvis or abdomen
  2. Along the omentum
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Theca lutean cysts occur in which amounts? 2
1. Multiple 2. bilateral cysts
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How big are Theca lutean cysts?
Several CM in size
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What is Theca lutean cysts caused by?
Excessive amounts of hCG
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What conditions is Theca Lutean cysts associated with? 4
1. Multiple gestation 2. Molar pregnancy 3. Choriocarcinoma 4. Hyper stimulation syndrome
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Theca lutean cysts might under go what? 3
1. Hemorrhage 2. Rupture 3. Torsion
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What happens with hyper stimulation? 2
1. Theca lutean cysts with ascites 2. Pergonal over stimulation from an IVF cycle
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What is Polycystic ovarian syndrome often referred to as?
1. Stein Leventhal syndrome
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Which demographic of women are affected by PCOS?
20 - 30 years of age
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What is Polycystic ovarian syndrome caused by?3
1. Unopposed estrogen with no surge of LH 2. Increased androgen secretion from ovarian stroma 3. Many immature follicles that never mature or rupture
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Does ovulation occur with PCOS?
No
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What are some signs and symptoms of PCOS? 5
1. Obesity 2. HIrsutism 3. Amenorrhea or Oligomenorrhea 4. An ovulation 5. Infertility
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Polycystic ovaries can be associated with what?
Endometrial carcinoma
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The most extreme form of PCOS is called what?
Hyperthecosis or thecosis
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How do we find the diagnosis for Polycystic ovaries?
Blood work (increased testosterone)
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What are often ordered to investigate for PCOS but is not the definitive for diagnosis?
Pelvic ultrasounds
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What does PCOS look like sonographically? 3
1. Slightly enlarged ovaries with multiple small cysts around the periphery 2. String of pearls 3. Ovarian volumes of greater than 10cm
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How does ovarian torsion feel?
Acute sharp pain
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How common is ovarian torsion?
Rare to occur in normal ovaries
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Ovarian torsion is usually associated with what/
Ovarian masses
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What is incomplete ovarian torsion?
Large, edmatous ovaries with multiple peripheral cysts (due to lymphatic and venous congestion)
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How does complete ovarian torsion look like, and what is it due to?
Increased or decreased echotexture due to infarct or hemorrhage
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How do we evaluate ovarian torsion?
Colour and spectral doppler
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Early DX of ovarian might do what for ovarian torsion?
Salvage the ovary

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