Graded A+
functional ovarian cysts
benign cystic masses that respond to cyclic hormonal stimulation, and is the most
common cause of ovarian enlargement in young women
follicular cyst
corpus luteim cyst
theca lutein cyst
ovarian remnant syndrome
what are the 4 functional ovarian cyst?
follicular cyst
occurs when the dominant follicle fails to ovulate or involute
unilateral, 2 cm-20 cm, regresses
characteristics of follicular cyst are _______, they range from ___-____ in size, or
______ spontaneously
2.5 cm
follicular cysts are diagnosed if an ovarian cyst measures greater than __ __
asymptomatic, dull, pain, irregularities
signs and symptoms of follicular cyst are typically ________, may cause _____,
adnexal pressure or ____, and may lead to menstrual _________
anechoic
unilocular
acoustic enhancement
well defined, thin wall
sonographic appearance of follicular cyst are?
follicular cyst
,which ovarian pathology is this most likely presenting if over 2.5 cm?
corpus luteum cyst
occurs when the corpus luteum fails to resorb, or if there is excess bleeding into
the corpus luteum, is called?
NOT
corpus luteum cyst are ____ as common as follicular cysts
unilateral, 1cm-10cm, 4cm, hemorrhage and rupture, spontaneously
characteristics for corpus luteum cyst are _______, range from ___-____ in size,
usually less than _cm, prone to ________ and _______, regress _______
6-12 weeks, 16 weeks
corpus luteum cysts take _-__ weeks to resolve, if ovum is fertilized, corpus
luteum persist approximately __weeks
most common- pain
enlarged tender ovary
irregular menstrual cycle
signs and symptoms of corpus luteum cysts are?
anechoic
sonographic appearance of corpus luteum cyst if no hemorrhage occurred is?
complex
low-level echos
reticular pattern (fishnet appearance)
retracting clot
sonographic appearance of corpus luteum cyst if hemorrhage occured?
unilocular, enhancement, well, thin, thicker
sonographic appearance of corpus luteum cyst is _________, acoustic ________,
typically presents with ____ defined ____ wall, may demonstrate a ______ wall
with crenulated appearance
, rim, wall, ring of fire
color Doppler may demonstrate a peripheral ___ of color around the ____ of cyst
no flow will be evident within the cyst. this image is called the ____ of _____
low resistance
ovarian arterial flow demonstrates a ___ _______ pattern when a corpus luteum
is present
ruptures
with a corpus luteum cyst, fluid in the cul-de-sac or adjacent to the ovary may be
evident if cyst _______
extra progesterone is produced - keeping cyst active
why does the life of a corpus luteum cyst last longer if the mom is pregnant?
hCG, trophoblastic, multiple, infertility
theca lutein cyst are associated with high levels of ___, gestational _______
disease, normal pregnancy especially _____ gestations, _______ drugs
bilateral
multilocular
very large
thin walled
sonographic appearance of theca lutein cyst are?
blood
theca lutein cyst are NOT going to have _____ flow
hemorrhage
rupture
torsion
what are some complications with theca lutein cyst?
ovarian remnant syndrome