Kirkuk Journal of Science

Kirkuk Journal of Science

The indications of surgical management of asymptomatic unilateral unilocular ovarian cysts in non-menopausal women

Document Type : Research Paper

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Abstract
This study is a prospective study we follow - up (284) patients with a symptomatic unilateral , unilocular , ovarian cyst sized (3-8 ) cm in diameterc in non menopausal women . The results were spoutaneous regression after observation of two menstrual cycles , in (64.4) % of cases , with or ithout the use of oral contraceptives . The percentage of regression varied in versely with the size of adnexal mass , the persisted ones were (35.6) % they removed surgically and all were found benign in nature , the surgery was Laprotomy in 67 % and Laproscopy in 33 % In conclusion there is no harm in observation for a period of two menstrual cycles of a symptomatic unilocular ovarian cyst with a nechoic pattern and no sign of malignancg in non – menopausal women as there is (64.4) % spontaneous regression without the need of surgery.
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Volume 1, Issue 2
Autumn 2006
Page 1-9

Mendeley

  • Receive Date 01 December 2006
  • Revise Date 20 December 2006
  • Accept Date 25 December 2006