KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Peritoneal pseudocyst, benign cystic mesothelioma Not true cyst but peritoneal or ovarian fluid trapped by peritoneal adhesions You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If…
KEY FACTS Terminology Cyst originating from wolffian duct in mesosalpinx or broad ligament Synonym: Paratubal cyst You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…
KEY FACTS Imaging Thin-walled, distended tube; tube wall < 3 mm Convoluted or S-shaped, oval or pear-shaped, more dilated at fimbriated end Separate from uterus and ovaries Content anechoic; low-level echoes suggest acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Thin endosalpingeal folds…
KEY FACTS Terminology Spectrum of disease, including endometritis, salpingitis, tuboovarian abscess (TOA), and oophoritis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Endometriosis: Ectopic endometrial glands outside of uterine cavity Endometrioma: Cystic collection of mixed blood products You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…
KEY FACTS Terminology Complex heterogenous syndrome of ovulatory dysfunction, menstrual irregularity, and androgen excess Rotterdam criteria for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) developed in 2003: 2 of 3 criteria must be present Oligo- or anovulation Hyperandrogenism (clinical or biochemical) Polycystic ovarian…
KEY FACTS Terminology Mature cystic teratoma (MCT) = dermoid cyst Immature teratoma Monodermal teratoma in which 1 cell line predominates You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Mucinous epithelial neoplasm, which can be benign (mucinous cystadenoma), borderline (low malignant potential), or malignant (mucinous cystadenocarcinoma) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Serous epithelial neoplasm, which can be benign (serous cystadenoma), borderline (low malignant potential), or malignant (serous cystadenocarcinoma) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) Clinical syndrome generally associated with ovulation induction You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here