Ovarian Pathology Flashcards
What are cystic ovarian mass types? 3
- Simple
- Bilateral and multiple
- Ovarian torsion
What are different types of simple cystic ovarian mass? 5
- Follicular
- Corpus luteum
- Para ovarian
- Omental
- Urachal
What are two types of bilateral and multiple cystic ovarian masses?
- Theca lutean
- Polycystic ovaries
What stimulates the ovaries to mature then locate?
LH and FSH
Follicles grows from ______ to ________ in about 10 days
3 to 24mm
Are follicular cysts normal?
Yes
Follicular cysts evolves in to what?
Corpus luteum after rupture
When do we see corpus leteum cysts?
Term after ovulation
What is the shape of corpus luteum cysts?
Odd appearing shape
What is the size of corpus luteum cyst?
1 - 10 cm
There is often debris in corpus luteum cysts due to what?
Hemorrhage
If the corpus luteum cysts are large it resolves when? 2 (in terms of pregnancy and without)
- About 8 weeks with out pregnancy
- 12 to 15 weeks with pregnancy
What are persistent cysts?
Follicular or corpus luteum
Persistent cysts may grow how much before rupturing?
Quite large
Do persistent cysts hurt?
May cause pain
Paraovarian cysts are remnants of what?
Remnants of the embryonic ducts
What are paraovarian cysts also called? 2
- Cysts of Morgagni
- Paratubal surosal cysts arising from Müllerian ducts remnants
How thick are the paraovarian cysts walls?
Thin