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Ovarian MassAka: Ovarian Cyst

See Also
1. Adnexal Mass
Radiology: Ultrasound findings (Gray scale imaging)
1. Characteristic findings suggestive of benign mass
  1. Simple Ovarian Cyst
  2. Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst
  3. Endometrioma
  4. Benign Cystic Teratoma
2. Findings suggestive of malignancy (Complex cyst)
  1. Solid component within ovarian mass
  2. Thick septations >2-3 mm
  3. Large volume of free fluid present
  4. Color doppler ultrasound shows blood flow within mass
  5. Thick cyst wall >2-3 mm
    1. Also seen in benign conditions
      1. Hemmorhagic ovarian cyst
      2. Endometrioma
  6. Cyst size does not distinguish benign from malignant
    1. However size my risk stratify postmenopausal cysts
    2. See Simple Ovarian Cyst
References
1. Laing (2001) Radiol Clin North Am 39(3):523

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