Benign Tumors of the Female Reproductive Tract

Reproductive Age Group - Nonneoplastic Ovarian Masses

 

Functional ovarian cysts include

follicular cysts

corpus luteum cysts

theca lutein cysts

All are benign and usually do not cause symptoms or require surgical

management.

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Reproductive Age Group - Nonneoplastic Ovarian Masses

 

Follicular cyst

the most common functional cyst

cystic follicle can be de ned as follicular cyst when diameter > 3 cm.

found incidental to pelvic examination

usually  resolve  in  4  to  8  weeks,  seldom  rupture  causing  pain  and

peritoneal signs

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Reproductive Age Group - Nonneoplastic Ovarian Masses

 

Corpus luteum cysts

less common than follicular cysts.

may  rupture,  leading  to  a  hemoperitoneum  and  requiring  surgical

management.

High risk - anticoagulant therapy.

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Rupture - more often on the right side and during intercourse.

Most ruptures on cycle days 20 to 26.

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