| Ovarian cysts in pregnancy: does ultrasound make traditional management inappropriate? | |
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PMID: 3554056 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In a retrospective series of 131 ovarian tumors associated with pregnancy, 81 (including one carcinoma and six tumors of borderline malignancy) were removed. Eighty-three cysts were examined by ultrasound. All 15 of less than 5 cm in diameter resolved spontaneously. Of 68 larger than 5 cm in diameter, 39 had a simple internal echo pattern and a smooth wall; 19 of these disappeared, and the histology of seven others suggested they might have resolved if treated conservatively. Three of the tumors of borderline malignancy also showed a simple ultrasound pattern, but higher-resolution machines may have differentiated two of these. We suggest a policy of selective conservative management of ovarian cysts during pregnancy on the basis of the ultrasound appearance. |
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Authors:
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J G Thornton; M Wells |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 69 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1987 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-06-05 Completed Date: 1987-06-05 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 717-21 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adult Cystadenoma / diagnosis, pathology Female Humans Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*, pathology Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*, pathology Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / diagnosis, pathology Retrospective Studies Ultrasonography* |
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