Ovaries Flashcards
Describe the sonographic appearance of a normal ovary
- Homogeneous parenchyma
- Hypoechoic to mildly echogenic cortex
- Paired, elliptical/ovoid/almond shaped
- Multiple small follicles may be seen
Ovaries sonographic appearance changes based on ______ & _______ ________.
age
menstrual cycles (hormone levels).
-Depending on where the pt is in their menstrual cycle you may or may not see ovarian follicles
Ovaries artery originates from the______ aspect of the _____.
lateral
aorta
Right ovarian vein drains into the ____.
Left ovarian vein drains into the _____.
- IVC
- Left Renal Vein.
a syndrome resulting from hyperstimulation of the ovaries by fertility drugs; results in the development of multiple, enlarged follicular ovarian cysts.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Frequency complication of ovulation induction (aka infertility treatments)
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
linked to ovulation induction and theca-lutein cysts
Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS)
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
- Mild form =
- Severe form =
- mild = pelvic discomfort w/ moderately enlarged ovaries
- severe = significant pelvic pain, abdominal distention, enlarged ovaries (>10cm)
- Can also have ascites, pleural effusion, & numerous large thin-walled cysts throughout ovary.
SONO: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
- Enlarged ovaries (5cm -12cm)
- Contain multiple large follicles known as theca-lutein cysts
- May see ascites / pleural effusions
- Similar SONO look to Theca- Lutein cysts. Key difference is that Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is caused by infertility treatment/ ovulation induction.
Explain the link between OHS & theca lutein cysts.
hCG is administered as part of ovulation induction, & theca-lutein cysts occur as a result of high hCG levels.
Therefore, a person w/ OHS will appear with bilateral theca-lutein cysts on their ovaries.
syndrome characterized by anovulatory cycles, infertility, hirsutism, amenorrhea, and obesity.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome
Endocrinologic ovarian disorder linked with infertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome
What is the mc cause of hyperandrogenism?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome
Hyperandrogenism
excess of androgens
What is mc cause of androgen excess?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome
- Hyperandrogenism= androgen excess
-
-
- Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea
- Blood work indicative of hyperandrogenism
- Sonographic findings consistent w/ PCOS
Pts can suffer from chronic anovulation due to hormonal imbalance
PCOS (aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome)
PCOS is most often seen in what age range?
late teens - 20s
may have an endocrine imbalance (Low LH or FSH)
PCOS (aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome)
S/S of PCOS … (5)
- Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea
- Hirsutism
- Infertility
- Obesity
- Possibly Acne
linked to anovulatory cycles in obese women
PCOS (aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome)
PCOS SONO…(3)
- Multiple small cysts along the periphery of the ovary (“string of pearls” sign)
- Or many small cysts throughout the ovary
- Ovaries may be normal in size or enlarged
“string of pearls” sign
PCOS (aka Stein Leventhal Syndrome)
T/F: PCOS diagnosis is not made with ultrasound alone; mostly based on blood work (LABs).
true
Functional , ectopic endometrial tissue located outside the uterus.
Endometriosis
Ectopic endometrial tissue seen in the presence of endometriosis undergoes physiologic changes as a result of stimulation by the _______ of the menstrual cycle.
hormones
T/F: Ectopic endometrial tissue seen in the presence of endometriosis undergoes physiologic changes as a result of stimulation by the hormones of the menstrual cycle.
- ectopic tissue responds to hormones and bleeds during menses; causes inflammation and adhesions
true
Endometriosis - age group?
Most common b/t 30 - 40 y/o
(penny 25-35 y/o)
T/F: w/ endometriosis, ectopic endo tissue can implant anywhere in the pelvis
true
(however ovaries are the mc site)
What is the mc site for ectopic endo tissue (endometriosis) to implant in the pelvis?
ovaries
Endometriosis S/S.. (4)
- Menometrorrhagia
- Significant cyclic pain (dysmenorrhea)
- Dyspareunia
- Infertility
What are the 2 types of Endometriosis?
Diffuse
Localized (aka Endometrioma)
What is the mc type of endometriosis?
Diffuse
What type of endometriosis is more difficult to diagnose/see with US?
Diffuse
Tiny implants of endometrial tissue scattered throughout the pelvis
Diffuse endometriosis
Blood collects chronically into a localized site (Endometrioma)
Localized endometriosis
Localized endometriosis is aka __________
an Endometrioma
Endometriomas are aka _________ cysts
Chocolate cysts
- Diffuse endometriosis may not be visible with ultrasound
- Avascular nodular tissue along the periphery of the ovary or uterus
SONO: Localized Endometriosis (aka Endometrioma or chocolate cyst)…(4)
- Well-defined, unilocular or multilocular cystic structure
- Predominantly cystic with diffuse, homogeneous, low level echoes
- Low level echoes may be present throughout the mass (top image)
- Low level echoes may appear in the dependent portion, creating a fluid-to-fluid level or fluid-to-debris level. (bottom image)
Hemorrhage of the ectopic endometrial tissue often occurs, resulting in focal areas of bloody tumors known as_________.
endometriomas (aka chocolate cysts).
Endometriomas can be located anywhere in the pelvis but are mc in the _____.
ovaries.
an abnormality that results from the ovary twisting on its mesenteric connection, consequently cutting off the blood supply to the ovary
Ovarian torsion
Partial or complete rotation of the ovarian pedicle on its axis
Ovarian torsion
Ovarian torsion may also be refereed to as __________
Adnexal torsion
Ovarian torsion usually occurs secondary to a(n) __________.
ovarian mass/cyst
What is the mc cause of ovarian torsion?
ovarian mass/cyst
Ovarian torsion without the presence of a mass/cyst usually occurs in ______.
children
Results in the disruption of vascular outflow/inflow
-Ovaries become enlarged & edematous
- Loss of arterial perfusion to the ovary results in infarction
Ovarian torsion
Which ovary is most likely to torse?
Right ovary
- right is 3x more likely to torse than left
Ovarian Torsion (aka Adnexal Torsion) S/S…(5)
- Acute unilateral pelvic pain
or - Intermittent pain
- Fever / Leukocytosis
- N/V
- Palpable mass (sometimes)
“Whirlpool” sign on color doppler
Ovarian torsion
In the presence of ovarian torsion, ______ flow is lost first, followed by ____ flow.
venous
arterial
- w/ ovarian torsion you may see arterial flow in the ovary but no venous flow
Adnexal/ ovarian torsion is associated with a ______ _____ ____ or resulting from ______ ______of adnexal structures.
large ovarian mass
excessive mobility
SONO Ovarian Torsion…(6)
- Loss of venous signal (arterial may or may not be present)
- Enlarged, edematous ovary (>4cm; penny says >5cm)
- Heterogeneous ovary
- Peripherally located ovarian follicles
- “Whirlpool” sign (color doppler)
- FF
What does the “Whirlpool” sign indicate in the presence of ovarian torsion?
Whirlpool sign is an indicator of the torsed ovarian pedicle adjacent to the ovary, appearing as a round mass with concentric hypo-hyperechoic rings that demonstrates a swirling of color doppler signal.
What pathology is the image associated with?
Ovarian torsion
Benign or Malignant
1. Endometrioma
2. Follicular cysts
3. Mucinous Cysadenocarcinoma
4. Dysgerminoma
5. Corpus Luteum cysts
- B
- B
- M
- M
- B
Benign or Malignant
6.Serous Cystadenoma
7. Theca-Lutein cysts
8. Brenner (aka Transitional Cell tumor)
9. Serous Cystadenocarcinoma
10. Dermoid (aka Teratoma)
- B
- B
- B (rarely M)
- M
- B (if become M it would be termed an immature teratoma)
Benign or Malignant
11. Yolk Sac tumor (aka Endodermal sinus tumor)
12. Thecoma
13. Mucinous cystadenoma
14. Endometrioid
15. Immature Teratoma
- M
- B
- B
- M (sometimes B)
- M
Benign or Malignant
16. Mature Teratoma
17. Androblastoma (aka Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor)
18. Granulosa Cell tumor
19. Fibroma
20. Krukenberg tumor
21. Arrhenoblastoma
- B
- M
- B (rarely M)
- B
- M
- B (sometimes M)
Name the 8 malignant masses of the ovaries
- Mucinous Cysadenocarcinoma
- Serous Cystadenocarcinoma
- Dysgerminoma
- Yolk Sac tumor (aka Endodermal sinus tumor)
- Endometrioid (sometimes benign)
- Immature Teratoma
- Androblastoma (aka Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor)
- Krukenberg tumor
usually benign but sometimes malignant
- Brenner (aka Transitional Cell tumor)
- Granulosa Cell tumor
- Arrhenoblastoma
Name the 6 Epithelial tumors of the ovary
- Serous Cystadenoma
- Serous Cystadenocarcinoma
- Mucinous Cystadenoma
- Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma
- Endometrioid
- Brenner (aka Transitional Cell Tumor)
Name the 4 Germ cell tumors of the ovary
- Dermoid (Teratoma)
- Immature & Mature Teratomas
- Dysgerminoma
- Yolk Sac tumor (Endodermal sinus tumor)
Name the 5 stromal (sex-cord) tumors of the ovary
- Thecoma
- Fibroma
- Granulosa Cell tumor
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell tumor (aka Androblastoma)
- Arrhenoblastoma
Stromal ovarian tumors are aka _______ tumors
sex-cord tumors
Name the 3 functional cysts of the ovaries
Follicular cysts
Corpus Luteum cysts
Theca-Lutein cysts
Which of the following is typically seen in younger pts?
a. Epithelial tumors
b. Germ cell tumors
c. Stromal tumors
b. Germ cell tumors
Which of the following is most likely to be seen in peds pts?
a. Epithelial tumors
b. Germ cell tumors
c. Stromal tumors
b. Germ cell tumors
Which of the following is the most common type of ovarian tumor?
a. Epithelial tumors
b. Germ cell tumors
c. Stromal tumors
a. Epithelial tumors
- most ovarian tumors are epithelial
Ovarian carcinoma is the ____ mc GYN malignancy
- ____ mc cancer in women
3rd
5th
Ovarian carcinoma associated findings …(4)
Ascites
Pleural effusions
Obstructions
Hepatic mets
Most ovarian cancers occur in women ages ___ to ___ y/o
40-60 y/o
T/F: ovarian cancer is usually not detected until later stages. (silent killer)
true
Ovarian carcinoma risk factors… (7)
Previous hx of breast or colon cancer
Family hx of ovarian cancer
Increasing age (>50y/o)
Nulliparity
Infertility
Uninterrupted ovulation
Late menopause
Ovarian Carcinoma Staging
Stage 1: limited to _____
Stage 2: limited to _____
Stage 3: Limited to _______
Stage 4: …
- ovaries
- pelvis
-Spread to another pelvic structure - abdomen
- Distant Metastasis outside of abdominal cavity
_________ cysts result from the normal function of the ovary & respond to hormonal changes
functional (aka physiologic cysts)
Mc cause of ovarian enlargement in young women
functional cysts (aka physiologic cysts)
May have elevated CA-125
ovarian carcinomas
Should the Graafian follicle fail to ovulate, it could continue to enlarge and result in a _______ cyst
follicular cyst
ovarian cyst that forms as a result of the failure of the Graafian follicle to ovulate
follicular cyst
Follicular cysts measure __ cm or larger
3 cm
the surgical removal of an ovarian cyst.
Ovarian cystectomy
Follicular cysts that contain blood are referred to as _______ cysts.
hemorrhagic
SONO: simple cyst in ovary
follicular cyst
follicular cyst
Physiologic (functional) cyst that develops after ovulation has occurred.
corpus luteum cyst
the corpus luteum that is maintained during early pregnancy for the purpose of producing estrogen and primarily progesterone.
corpus luteum of pregnancy
T/F: corpus luteum cysts typically regress spontaneously
true
May mimic ectopic pregnancy
corpus lutuem cyst
- due to peripheral vascularity aka “ring of fire”
corpus luteum cyst