Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled structures that may be defined as simple or complex and are often discovered incidentally on imaging. Their etiology can range from physiologically normal (such as follicular or luteal cysts) to ovarian malignancies. They are more common in the reproductive years secondary to endogenous hormonal production however may also occur at any age. Simple cysts more commonly occur among all age groups; mixed cystic and solid and completely solid ovarian lesions however have rates of increased malignancy. The most independent risk factor is age; therefore, post-menopausal women should have proper follow-up secondary to this risk. Some risk factors include infertility treatment, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, tobacco use, tubal ligation and tamoxifen. Among women of reproductive age, ovarian cysts are functional and benign. However, ovarian cysts are prone to complications, some of which include pelvic pain, cystic rupture, hemorrhage and ovarian torsion, which require prompt management.

Keywords

Ovarian Cysts, Dermoid Cyst, Female, Abdominal Pain, Teratoma

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Emergency Medicine | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neoplasms | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Surgery | Women's Health

Document Type

Poster

DOI

10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.86_2024

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

Dermoid Cyst – Presenting with LLQ Abdominal Pain

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled structures that may be defined as simple or complex and are often discovered incidentally on imaging. Their etiology can range from physiologically normal (such as follicular or luteal cysts) to ovarian malignancies. They are more common in the reproductive years secondary to endogenous hormonal production however may also occur at any age. Simple cysts more commonly occur among all age groups; mixed cystic and solid and completely solid ovarian lesions however have rates of increased malignancy. The most independent risk factor is age; therefore, post-menopausal women should have proper follow-up secondary to this risk. Some risk factors include infertility treatment, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, tobacco use, tubal ligation and tamoxifen. Among women of reproductive age, ovarian cysts are functional and benign. However, ovarian cysts are prone to complications, some of which include pelvic pain, cystic rupture, hemorrhage and ovarian torsion, which require prompt management.

 

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