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Ovarian Cysts: Multimedia
Updated: Mar 19, 2008
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 | Media file 1: An ovarian cyst that has undergone torsion (twisting of the vascular pedicle). The patient presented with a short history of severe lower abdominal pain. The twisted pedicle can be seen attached to the cyst, which has turned dusky due to ischemia. No viable epithelial lining was available for histologic diagnosis. |
 | Media file 2: Endovaginal sonogram shows a striking echogenic mass lateral to the uterus, with posterior acoustic shadowing giving a "tip-of-the-iceberg" appearance. This is pathognomonic for dermoid cyst. Occasionally, this appearance may be mistaken for gas-filled bowel. Courtesy of Patrick O'Kane, MD. |
 | Media file 3: A dermoid cyst (mature cystic teratoma) after opening the abdomen. Note the yellowish color of the contents seen through the wall. |
 | Media file 4: A dermoid cyst has been opened in the operating room to reveal copious sebaceous fluid. This cyst also contained hair. |
 | Media file 5: A dermoid cyst has been opened and contains teeth. |
 | Media file 6: Theca-lutein cysts replacing an ovary in a patient with a molar pregnancy. Despite their size these cysts are benign and usually resolve after treatment of the underlying disease. |
 | Media file 7: A 24-cm diameter multilocular right ovarian cyst is seen with adjacent Fallopian tube and uterus. The infundibulo-pelvic ligament carrying the ovarian artery and vein has been divided. |
 | Media file 8: Transabdominal sonogram of the cyst in Picture 7 demonstrating a large, complex, cystic mass with septations. Color Doppler image shows vascularity within the septations. Red and blue colors show blood flow towards and away from the transducer. The resistive index was low. Histology reported a mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of low malignant potential. Courtesy Patrick O'Kane, MD. |
 | Media file 9: The cyst in Images 7-8 has been removed and cut open. It has a smooth surface and a multicystic internal structure. |
 | Media file 10: Cross-section of a clear cell carcinoma of the ovary. Note the cystic spaces intermingled with solid areas. |
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Keywords
ovary, benign cyst, graafian follicles, functional cysts, theca-lutein cysts, hyperreactio luteinalis, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, serous cystadenoma, mucinous cystadenoma, neoplastic cyst, malignant cyst, granulosa cell tumor, sex cord stromal tumor, germ cell tumor, primordial cell tumor, teratoma, endometrioma, pseudomyxoma peritonei, ovarian tumors, cystadenocarcinoma
gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, polycystic ovary syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, epithelial ovarian cystadenocarcinomas, ovulation induction with gonadotropins, ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate, ovulation induction with letrozole
