4 Interesting Facts of Benign ovarian cyst
- Small ovarian cysts are common and may represent an ovarian follicle or corpus luteum; other benign cysts include dermoid cysts and endometriomas
- As with ovarian cancer, adnexal mass may be palpated on bimanual examination
- As with ovarian cancer, cysts are often clinically silent or can present with pelvic pain; unlike with ovarian cancer, acute severe pain can occur if cyst undergoes torsion, rupture, or hemorrhage
- Differentiated based on results of diagnostic imaging in most cases
- Ultrasonographic characteristics indicating that cyst is likely and is probably benign include round shape, thin walls, increased acoustic enhancement, anechoic fluid, and absence of septation or nodules
- Specific diagnosis is confirmed by histopathologic findings at salpingo-oophorectomy if likelihood of malignancy is high or indeterminate on imaging
