Follicular cyst of the ovary definition - medical term
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.
M ost 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.
Common Misspellings: follicular cysct of the ovary, follicular sist of the ovary
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