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Ultrasound study of ovarian cysts in pregnancy: prevalence and significance
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1986.tb08037.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 93, Issue 6, pages 625–628, June 1986
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HOGSTON, P. and LILFORD, R. J. (1986), Ultrasound study of ovarian cysts in pregnancy: prevalence and significance. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 93: 625–628. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1986.tb08037.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received 23 April I985 Accepted 8 July 1985
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Summary
. Previous surveys of the prevalence and natural history of ovarian cysts have been based on those ascertained by clinical examination. This study examines the fate of 137 adnexal cysts discovered during the course of 26 110 ultrasound scans in early pregnancy. Of these 10% were operated on in the first instance, and a further 2% required operation during pregnancy for painful complications. In 3% cysts were removed at caesarean section or in the puerperium. Half the removed cysts were neoplastic including one low grade carcinoma. Of the 120 cysts treated conservatively, 89% could not be detected on ultrasound examination later in pregnancy. All cysts >8 cm should be removed, as should smaller cysts that are multilocular, thick-walled or semi-solid.