Cyst of the ovary, follicular

Cyst of the ovary, follicular
A fluid-filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid-filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that normal and does not rupture to release the egg. Normally it resolves with simple observation over the course of days to months. Most ovarian cysts are never noticed by the woman and resolve without her ever knowing that it was there. When a cyst causes symptoms, pain is by far the most common presentation. The pain from an ovarian cyst can be caused from rupture of the cyst, rapid growth of the cyst and stretching, bleeding into the cyst, or twisting of the cyst around its blood supply. The diagnosis of an ovarian cyst is usually conformed (or made) by ultrasound, the best imaging technique for ovarian cysts. The treatment of these tumors is dependent upon the woman's age, the size of the cyst, and its appearance on ultrasound. Treatment can consist of simple observation. If the tumor is causing severe pain, or if it is not resolving or is suspicious in any way, then it can be removed through laparoscopy or, if needed, through an open laparotomy (bikini incision). Once the cyst is removed, it is sent to the pathologist who looks at it under a microscope to make the final diagnosis as to the type of cyst it is. With follicular cysts of the ovary, the outcome is usually excellent.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Follicular cyst of the ovary — A fluid filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that normal and does not rupture …   Medical dictionary

  • Cyst — A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. * * * 1. A bladder. 2. An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining. SEE ALSO: pseudocyst. [G. kystis, bladder] adventitious c.… …   Medical dictionary

  • Ovary cyst, follicular — A fluid filled sac in the ovary, the most common type of ovarian cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that normal and does not rupture …   Medical dictionary

  • Cyst — This article is about cysts in the body. For the ICAO airport code CYST, see St. Theresa Point Airport. For hard shelled resting stages of some small organisms, see Microbial cyst. Cyst Classification and external resources …   Wikipedia

  • Cyst, ovarian — A fluid filled sac in the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cyst is called a follicular cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that …   Medical dictionary

  • Ovarian cyst — A fluid filled sac in the ovary. The most common type of ovarian cyst is called a follicular cyst. It results from the growth of a follicle. A follicle is the fluid filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that …   Medical dictionary

  • Ovarian cyst — Classification and external resources Ovarian cyst ICD 10 N83.0 N …   Wikipedia

  • Corpus luteum cyst — Classification and external resources ICD 10 N83.1 ICD 9 620.1 …   Wikipedia

  • Endometriosis of ovary — Classification and external resources ICD 10 N80.1 ICD 9 617.1 An endometrioma …   Wikipedia

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome — This article needs more medical references for verification. Please review the contents of the article and add the appropriate references if you can. Help may also be requested at Wikipedia:WikiProject Medicine. Please remove this message after… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”