Ovarian Dysgerminomas Differential Diagnoses

Updated: Jan 23, 2020
  • Author: Chad M Michener, MD; Chief Editor: Warner K Huh, MD  more...
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DDx

Diagnostic Considerations

Gastrointestinal considerations are as follows:

  • Colorectal cancer

  • Bowel/omental adhesions

  • Diverticula

  • Fecal impaction

  • Low-lying cecum

Genitourinary considerations are as follows:

  • Pelvic abscess

  • Uterine fibroids

  • Ovarian torsion

  • Benign ovarian cyst

  • Hydrosalpinx (salpingitis isthmic nodosum)

  • Retroperitoneal tumor

  • Bladder distention

  • Pelvic kidney

  • Urachal cyst

Differential Diagnoses