Ovarian Cyst Quiz
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Lump in lower abdomen
The lower right belly is swollen
The lower left belly is swollen
Stomach bloating after eating
Lumps around navel
Nausea improves with vomiting
Upper abdomen protruding
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What is Ovarian Cyst?
Ovarian cysts are fluid or tissue filled sacs in the ovary or on its surface. Most ovarian cysts are benign (not cancer) and are related to the normal functioning of the ovary. Some of these will go away on their own. Others may cause pain and require surgery to remove them. Rarely can they be cancerous.
Typical Symptoms of Ovarian Cyst
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Lump or swelling in the abdomen/stomach
Lower abdominal pain
Stomach feels bloated
Nausea or vomiting
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Abdominal pain
Abdominal discomfort
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Ovarian Cyst
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
Do you have a lump or swelling in your abdomen?
Do you have lower abdominal pain?
Do you feel that your abdomen or stomach is bloated?
Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?
Treatmentof Ovarian Cyst
Treatment depends on the type of ovarian cyst and whether it is causing problems for the patient. Some can be monitored to see if they will resolve on their own. Others may require surgery to drain them or remove them. Hormonal medications such as birth control can be used to reduce the risk of forming new cysts.
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References
Bottomley C, Bourne T. Diagnosis and management of ovarian cyst accidents. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2009 Oct;23(5):711-24. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.02.001. Epub 2009 Mar 18. PMID: 19299205.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S152169340900042X?via%3Dihub
Idris S, Daud S, Ahmad Sani N, Tee Mei Li S. A Case of Twisted Ovarian Cyst in a Young Patient and Review of the Literature. Am J Case Rep. 2021 Nov 17;22:e933438. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.933438. PMID: 34785630; PMCID: PMC8607030.
https://amjcaserep.com/abstract/full/idArt/933438
Bascietto F, Liberati M, Marrone L, Khalil A, Pagani G, Gustapane S, Leombroni M, Buca D, Flacco ME, Rizzo G, Acharya G, Manzoli L, D'Antonio F. Outcome of fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed on prenatal ultrasound examination: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jul;50(1):20-31. doi: 10.1002/uog.16002. Epub 2017 Jun 7. PMID: 27325566.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/uog.16002
ACOG Patient FAQ
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/ovarian-cysts
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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