Benign Tumors of the Female Reproductive Tract

Reproductive Age Group - Ovarian Masses

 

Other Benign Masses

Women  with  endometriosis  may  develop  ovarian  endometriomas

(“chocolate” cysts), which can enlarge to 6 to 8 cm in size.

A  mass  that  does  not  resolve  with  observation  may  be  an

endometrioma.

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ovarian endometriomas (“chocolate” cysts)

  

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 Endometrioma  

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Endometrioma – “chocolate” content

  

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Reproductive Age Group - Ovarian Masses

 

In  one  study,  257  volunteers  were  examined  with  ultrasonography;

22% were found to have polycystic ovaries.

The  nding  of  bilateral  generously  sized  ovaries  on  examination  or

polycystic  ovaries  on  ultrasonographic  examination  should  prompt

evaluation  for  the  full-blown  syndrome  which  includes

hyperandrogenism  and  chronic  anovulation  as  well  as  polycystic

ovaries.

Therapy for PCOS is medical and generally not surgical.

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 Polycystic Ovaries  

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