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Bai R, Bonanni JR, Guo J, Li Z, Yu X, Zhao J, Zeng J, Garvin G, Yan Y. Opting for conservative management over surgery for neonatal ovarian cysts. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2024; 52:705-716. [PMID: 38629899 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the suitability of conservative management for neonatal ovarian cysts in newborns. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted, involving infants diagnosed with neonatal abdominal/pelvic cysts at two separate medical institutions from January 2015 through July 2021. Data collection included clinical characteristics, imaging results, pathological findings, and postnatal outcomes. Statistical analyses were performed using the Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. RESULTS In total, 34 cases of neonatal abdominal/pelvic cystic masses were detected, with mean birth weight of 3401 ± 515 g. Of these, 22 patients underwent postnatal cystectomy/oophorectomy. Pathological assessments revealed 16 uncomplicated cysts, 5 complex cysts, and 1 ovarian cyst with torsion complications. Notably, the cysts' dimensions at the time of surgical intervention had significantly decreased from the initial measurements (p = 0.015). The ROC curve analysis presented an area under the curve of 0.642, indicating moderate accuracy in employing cyst size as a discriminative feature to differentiate complex from simple ovarian cysts. Additionally, a short-term follow-up of nonsurgical cases indicated a 100% resolution rate by 24 months of age (n = 9). CONCLUSION Given their predominantly benign nature, the majority of neonatal ovarian cysts seem to be amenable to conservative management. This approach remains justified for larger cysts with minimal torsion risk, as well as considering the observed reduction in cyst size at birth, which further supports the case against surgical intervention.
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- Ruimiao Bai
- Department of Neonatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Pediatric Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine Radiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Neonatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Department of Medical Imaging, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Radiology, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Saxena AK, Mutanen A, Gorter R, Conforti A, Bagolan P, De Coppi P, Soyer T. European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Consensus Statement on the Management of Neonatal Ovarian Simple Cysts. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2024; 34:215-221. [PMID: 37557903 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Neonatal ovarian simple cyst management from the pediatric surgical aspect is unclear on cyst size, follow-up, and preferred surgical approach. Therefore, this topic was selected for the 2022 Consensus Session meeting of the European Paediatric Surgeons' Association (EUPSA). METHODS The literature was reviewed on a predefined set of questions relating to the management of the neonatal ovarian simple cysts by a panel of 7 EUPSA members, on current evidence-based opinion and practice outlined. Each question (1) outcomes of fetal interventions in neonates after birth and consensus on size/timing of intervention, (2) consensus on the type of interventions, and (3) complications in neonatal ovarian cysts and follow-up recommendations in nonoperated/operated cysts, was presented with available evidence to congress session participants. The management approach was agreed by participants and comments were accounted to formulate the consensus statement. RESULTS There is still limited data on potential benefits and complications of prenatal ultrasound-guided aspiration; however, neonates after such procedures should be followed for 6 months. Neonates with simple ovarian cysts larger than 4 cm should be offered surgical interventions within the 2 weeks of life with complete laparoscopic cyst aspiration and fenestration with bipolar instruments being the preferred approach. Ultrasound follow-up after surgical intervention after 3 months and with the conservative approach after every 3 to 4 months until 1 year. CONCLUSION A peer-reviewed consensus statement for the management of neonatal ovarian simple cyst was formulated based on current evidence and peer practice. The EUPSA recognizes that the statement can be useful for pediatric surgeons in decision making for this pathology.
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- Amulya K Saxena
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Helsinki Children's Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesu' Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesu' Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, UCL Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Department of Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, Ankara, Turkey
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Muto M, Yoshizato T, Horinouchi T, Yokomine M, Sakamoto Y, Ishii S, Kinoshita M, Kozuma Y, Ushijima K. Risk Factors in Fetal Ovarian Cysts for Postnatal Adverse Outcomes. Kurume Med J 2024; 69:127-133. [PMID: 38233187 DOI: 10.2739/kurumemedj.ms6934002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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AIM To investigate the natural history of fetal ovarian cysts and elucidate the risk factors for postnatal adverse outcomes in fetal ovarian cysts. METHODS The study subjects were 18 cases with ovarian cysts prenatally diagnosed using ultrasonography at our hospital between 2007 and 2020. The subjects were classified by cyst characteristics according to echogenic patterns [simple cyst (S) and complex cyst (C)], changes in echogenic patterns (S-to-S, S-to-C, and C-to-C), and diameters (<40 and ≥ 40 mm). Clinical parameters and outcomes were compared between S and C patterns, S-to-S and S-to-C patterns, and <40 and ≥ 40 mm diameters. RESULTS Cases with S and C patterns (15 and 3, respectively) had median gestational ages of 35 and 36 weeks, respectively, and maximum cyst diameters of 36 and 57mm, respectively. The number of cases with S-to-S, S-to-C and C-to-C patterns were 11, 4 and 3, respectively. The maximum cyst diameter in cases with S-to-C patterns (58 mm) was larger than that in cases with S-to-S patterns (34 mm) (P<0.05). Placental weight in cases with cysts >40 mm and/or cyst expansion was greater than that in cases with neither or both conditions (P<0.05). Spontaneous resolution (before and after birth) occurred in 8 of 9 and 3 of 9 cases with maximum cyst diameters <40 and ≥ 40 mm, respectively. Ovarian function was lost in 2 cases with S-to-C patterns and in 2 cases with C-to-C patterns. CONCLUSION Cases with cyst diameters ≥ 40 mm and/or cyst expansion during the late third trimester had greater placental weight and more postnatal adverse outcomes.
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- Megumi Muto
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kurume University School of Medicine
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Tyraskis A, Davidson J, Billington J, Blackburn S, Curry J, Mullassery D, Giuliani S, Eaton S, Cross K, De Coppi P. Ultrasonographic features associated with previous torsion and the impact of surgery in managing neonatal ovarian cysts: a 20-year single-centre retrospective study. Pediatr Surg Int 2023; 39:185. [PMID: 37095416 PMCID: PMC10125918 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05458-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To identify markers of previous ovarian torsion and outline the outcomes according to US appearance and operative management. METHODS A retrospective single-centre review of neonatal ovarian cysts from January 2000 to January 2020. Data on postnatal cyst size and sonographic features and operative treatment were co-related with outcomes of ovarian loss and histology. RESULTS 77 females were included with 22 simple and 56 complex cysts, one patient had bilateral cysts. 9/22 (41%) simple cysts regressed spontaneously in a median of 13 weeks (8-17). Complex cysts regressed spontaneously less frequently, 7/56(12%, P = 0.01), in 13 weeks (7-39). 38/56 (68%) complex and 12/22 (55%) simple cysts were treated operatively. 21/22 (95%) ovaries with initially simple cyst were salvaged compared to 20/56(36%) with initially complex cyst (P < 0.001). A fluid-debris level in 23/26 complex cysts was most associated with ovarian loss (P = 0.0006). Presence of viable ovarian stromal tissue was seen in 8/20 (40%) excised specimens during ovarian sparing procedures and in 5/30 (17%) oophorectomies for necrotic appearing ovaries. CONCLUSIONS Fluid-debris level on US is significantly associated with ovarian loss likely due to previous torsion. Simple cysts are viable and often regress spontaneously. The finding of viable ovarian stromal tissue in resected specimens supports attempting ovarian preservation wherever possible.
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- Athanasios Tyraskis
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, UK
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK
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- Neonatal & Paediatric Surgery and Biomedical Research Center, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1EH, UK.
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Melinte-Popescu AS, Popa RF, Harabor V, Nechita A, Harabor A, Adam AM, Vasilache IA, Melinte-Popescu M, Vaduva C, Socolov D. Managing Fetal Ovarian Cysts: Clinical Experience with a Rare Disorder. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59040715. [PMID: 37109673 PMCID: PMC10145213 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Fetal ovarian cysts (FOCs) are a very rare pathology that can be associated with maternal-fetal and neonatal complications. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of ultrasound characteristics on FOC evolution and therapeutic management. Materials and Methods: We included cases admitted to our perinatal tertiary center between August 2016 and December 2022 with a prenatal or postnatal ultrasound evaluation indicative of FOC. We retrospectively analyzed the pre- and postnatal medical records, sonographic findings, operation protocols, and pathology reports. Results: This study investigated 20 cases of FOCs, of which 17 (85%) were diagnosed prenatally and 3 (15%) postnatally. The mean size of prenatally diagnosed ovarian cysts was 34.64 ± 12.53 mm for simple ovarian cysts and 55.16 ± 21.01 mm for complex ovarian cysts (p = 0.01). The simple FOCs ≤ 4 cm underwent resorption (n = 7, 70%) or size reduction (n = 3, 30%) without complications. Only 1 simple FOC greater than 4 cm reduced its size during follow-up, while 2 cases (66.6%) were complicated with ovarian torsion. Complex ovarian cysts diagnosed prenatally underwent resorption in only 1 case (25%), reduced in size in 1 case (25%), and were complicated with ovarian torsion in 2 cases (50%). Moreover, 2 simple (66.6%) and 1 complex (33.3%) fetal ovarian cysts were postnatally diagnosed. All of these simple ovarian cysts had a maximum diameter of ≤4 cm, and all of them underwent size reduction. The complex ovarian cyst of 4 cm underwent resorption during follow-up. Conclusions: Symptomatic neonatal ovarian cysts, as well as those that grow in size during sonographic follow-up, are in danger of ovarian torsion and should be operated on. Complex cysts and large cysts (with >4 cm diameter) could be followed up unless they become symptomatic or increase in dimensions during serial ultrasounds.
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- Alina-Sinziana Melinte-Popescu
- Department of Mother and Newborn Care, Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, 'Ștefan cel Mare' University, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 700111 Iasi, Romania
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- Clinical and Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, 'Dunarea de Jos' University, 800216 Galati, Romania
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- Clinical and Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, 'Dunarea de Jos' University, 800216 Galati, Romania
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- Clinical and Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, 'Dunarea de Jos' University, 800216 Galati, Romania
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- Clinical and Surgical Department, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, 'Dunarea de Jos' University, 800216 Galati, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, 'Ștefan cel Mare' University, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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- Department of Mother and Child Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T. Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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López Soto Á, Bueno González M, Urbano Reyes M, Carlos Moya Jiménez L, Beltrán Sánchez A, Garví Morcillo J, Velasco Martínez M, Luis Meseguer González J, Martínez Rivero I, García Izquierdo O. Imaging in fetal genital anomalies. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2023; 283:13-24. [PMID: 36750003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Genital anomalies are a heterogeneous group of congenital pathologies that have become increasingly relevant since the Chicago Consensus of 2005. Their postnatal diagnosis has developed significantly in the last two decades, while prenatal diagnosis seems to be underdeveloped, with few protocols available, fragmented scientific literature, and low diagnostic rates. This review aims to examine the current status of this subspecialty from the perspective of prenatal imaging. Indications for the evaluation of fetal genitalia can be divided into medical and non-medical reasons. Medical reasons include sex-linked disorders, detection of other anomalies, relevant family history, or multiple pregnancy. Non-medical reasons include parental request for sex disclosure. Disclosure of fetal sex may be associated with ethical, legal, and medical issues. The main imaging technology used is 2D ultrasound, although there are other complementary techniques such as 3D, MRI, or Color Doppler. Regarding working methodology, several authors have drawn attention to the lack of standardized protocols and guidelines. Most guidelines tend to limit their recommendations to study indications and ethical issues. Technical proposals, measurements, or working methods have not yet been standardized. Fetal sex determination is usually divided into early and late gestation. Early gestation is based on the sagittal sign. Late gestation is based on direct visualization. There are several measurements to describe male and female genitalia, such as penile length, bilabial diameter, or scrotal diameter. Prenatal diagnosis of genital pathologies presents some particularities such as the wide spectrum of phenotypes, the high frequency of associated deformities, or the time of diagnosis. Some of the most frequent pathologies are ambiguous genitalia, fetal sex discordance, hypospadias, micropenis, clitoromegaly, ovarian cysts, hydro(metro)colpos, and cloacal anomalies. Higher-quality studies and direction from scientific societies through the implementation of clinical guidelines are needed.
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- Álvaro López Soto
- Prenatal Diagnosis Unit, Department of Obstetrics, HGU Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Spain.
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Unit, Department of Obstetrics, HGU Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Spain
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Mutlu Sütcüoğlu B, Karçaaltıncaba D, Guler I. Fetal Ovarian Torsion Presenting with Fetal Abdominal Solid Mass and Ascites. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2023; 227:64-66. [PMID: 36384227 DOI: 10.1055/a-1968-7319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Fetal ovarian torsion is quite a rare event during the antenatal period and usually seen because of an ovarian cyst complication. In this case report, we present a case of fetal ovarian torsion without any ovarian cyst or underlying detectable causes. A 27-year-old primigravid woman with no significant past medical history had a routine prenatal ultrasound at 30 weeks' gestation. The ultrasound showed abdominal ascites and a 47×42-cm intraabdominal solid diffuse mass at the left side under the stomach. Doppler examination showed no blood flow on the mass. Paracentesis was performed, cytological examination reported no abnormality. Based on these findings, the diagnosis was thought to be fetal ovarian torsion. There is lack of consistent recommendations to guide the prenatal and the postnatal management of cases with in-utero diagnosis of ovarian torsion. A "wait-and-see" policy is usually preferred, as in our case.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Nitta H, Kinjo T, Kinjyo Y, Yamada H, Masamoto H, Aoki Y. Fetal ovarian cyst with prenatal torsion of the pedicle diagnosed in the third trimester: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2022; 36:e00443. [PMID: 36051433 PMCID: PMC9424354 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2022.e00443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Gai S, Wang L, Zheng W, Xu B, Luo Q, Qin J. Outcomes of sonographically-suspected fetal intra-abdominal cysts: Surgical intervention, conservative management and spontaneous regression. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:1015678. [PMID: 36741089 PMCID: PMC9891233 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1015678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The prenatal diagnosis of fetal intra-abdominal cysts is challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic ability of prenatal ultrasound for fetal intra-abdominal cysts and to develop a predictive method for pre- and postnatal outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed fetuses with ultrasound-detected intra-abdominal cysts between January 2013 and January 2020. The maternal-fetal clinical characteristics and ultrasound parameters were integrated into a model of pre- or postnatal outcomes. RESULTS The study enrolled 190 eligible fetuses, including 94 cases of spontaneous regression, 33 cases of conservative management and 63 cases of surgical intervention. For the 63 cases of surgical intervention, prenatal ultrasound was found to identify fetal intra-abdominal cysts with 80.00% sensitivity (95% CI: 67.03%-89.57%), 37.50% specificity (95% CI: 8.52%-75.51%), 89.80% positive predictive value (95% CI: 83.51%-93.86%), 21.43% negative predictive value (95% CI: 8.80%-43.53%) and 74.60% accuracy (95% CI: 62.06%-84.73%). The predictive model of prenatal spontaneous regression was as follows: y = -3.291 + 0.083 × gestational age + 1.252 × initial diameter, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.819 (95% CI: 0.739-0.899) and an optimal cut-off value of 0.74. The large cyst diameter before delivery was an independent predictor of postnatal surgical intervention (p < 0.001), with an AUC of 0.710 (95% CI: 0.625-0.794) and an optimal cut-off value of 3.35 cm. CONCLUSION Although ultrasound has a limited ability in the accurate diagnosis of fetal abdominal cysts, a simple method of measuring the diameter can predict fetal outcomes and identify the cases that may require surgical intervention or spontaneous regression.
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- Shuangshuang Gai
- Department of Ultrasound, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Ultrasound, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Zhejiang Province, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health of Zhejiang Province, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Diagnosis, Management, and Therapy of Fetal Ovarian Cysts Detected by Prenatal Ultrasonography: A Report of 36 Cases and Literature Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11122224. [PMID: 34943461 PMCID: PMC8700714 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fetal ovarian cysts are the most frequently diagnosed intra-abdominal cysts; however, the evidence for perinatal management remains controversial. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed cases of fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography at our institution between January 2010 and January 2020. The following were investigated: gestational age at diagnosis, cyst size, appearance, prenatal ultrasound findings, and postnatal outcomes. Prior to 2018, expectant management was applied in all cases; after 2018, in utero aspiration (IUA) of simple cysts ≥40 mm was performed. RESULTS We diagnosed 29 and seven simple and complex cysts, respectively. Fourteen patients had simple cysts with a maximum diameter <40 mm, and two of them progressed to complex cysts during follow-up; however, when the diameter was limited to <35 mm, no cases showed progression to complex cyst. Fifteen of the simple cysts were ≥40 mm; three progressed to complex cysts, and two of them were confirmed to be ovarian necrosis. In four patients who underwent IUA, the ovaries could be preserved. CONCLUSIONS IUA is a promising therapy for preserving ovaries with simple cysts ≥40 mm in diameter; however, the indications for fetal surgery and the appropriate timing of intervention require further study.
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Cheng Y, Cheng Y. Ovarian cysts. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 225:B23-B25. [PMID: 34507793 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.06.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Akalin M, Demirci O, Dayan E, Odacilar AS, Ocal A, Celayir A. Natural history of fetal ovarian cysts in the prenatal and postnatal periods. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2021; 49:822-827. [PMID: 34245032 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the natural history of fetal ovarian cysts and to investigate whether the prognosis can be predicted by prenatal ultrasonography (US). METHODS This retrospective study includes cases of fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed by prenatal US over a 6-year period. Cases were divided into four subgroups of cysts (small and simple, small and complex, large and simple, large and complex) according to their size and echotexture. US examinations were repeated every 2 weeks from the time of diagnosis to treatment. RESULTS A total of 37 cases were included in the study. 32.4% of the cases regressed spontaneously in the prenatal period and 32.4% did so in the infantile period. Prenatal resolution occurred more frequently with small cysts than with large cysts (p = 0.03). Neonates with complex cysts required surgical treatment more often than neonates with simple cysts (p = 0.009). 27.0% of the cases underwent surgery due to ovarian torsion. The torsion rate of fetal ovarian cysts that progressed in the prenatal period was significantly higher than in the case of stable cysts (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION The size of the fetal ovarian cysts, their US appearance and the progression of the cysts during follow-up are the main determinants of the neonatal outcome.
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- Munip Akalin
- Department of Perinatology, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Perinatology, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Perinatology, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Perinatology, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Perinatology, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Health Sciences Zeynep Kamil Women's and Children's Disease Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Karavadara D, Davidson JR, Story L, Diab Y, Upadhyaya M. Missed opportunities for ovarian salvage in children: an 8-year review of surgically managed ovarian lesions at a tertiary pediatric surgery centre. Pediatr Surg Int 2021; 37:1281-1286. [PMID: 34235545 PMCID: PMC8325645 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04935-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aetiology and management of ovarian pathology in children differs between antenatal and postnatal lesions. However, all lesions may present acutely due to adnexal torsion. In this setting, opportunities to preserve fertility with ovary-sparing surgery (OSS) may be missed. Some studies suggest that pediatric and adolescent gynaecology (PAG) input in care is associated with OSS. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of children undergoing surgery for ovarian pathology at a tertiary pediatric surgery centre over an 8-year period (2011-2018). Patient factors, lesion characteristics and PAG involvement were examined for association with OSS using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Thirty-five patients with ovarian pathology managed surgically were included. Ten were infants with lesions detected antenatally; all were managed by pediatric surgeons (PS) alone at median age 2 weeks (1 day-25 weeks). Twenty-five patients presented postnatally at median age 11 (0.75-15) years. In total, there were 16 cases of adnexal torsion, each managed primarily by PS. Twelve underwent oophorectomy and six (50%) of these cases had viable ovarian tissue on histology. Furthermore, two infants with large simple cysts were similarly managed by unnecessary oophorectomy based on histology. Overall rate of OSS was 46% and PAG involvement was the only factor associated with ovarian salvage. CONCLUSION Differences in surgical management between PAGs and PS may be attributable to the different patient populations they serve. We recommend improving the knowledge of PS trainees in OSS approaches for adnexal torsion and large benign lesions.
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- D Karavadara
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK
- King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, GOS-UCL Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
- Prenatal Cell and Gene Therapy, EGA-UCL Institute for Women's Health, London, UK.
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- King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
- King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK.
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Nissen M, Sander V, Rogge P, Alrefai M, Tröbs RB. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio Might Predict Pediatric Ovarian Torsion: A Single-Institution Experience and Review of the Literature. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2021; 34:334-340. [PMID: 33316415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine clinical and laboratory characteristics of ovarian torsion (OT; n = 28) compared with a non-OT control (OC; n = 64) group. DESIGN Retrospective single-center review performed between January 2006 and December 2016. SETTING Academic department of pediatric surgery. PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTIONS Postoperative diagnosis of pediatric ovarian pathology (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision code N83) in 88 patients who underwent 92 surgeries for suspected OT, aged from 3 days to 17.8 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Predictive value for OT according to biometric, procedural, and laboratory parameters at the time of admission. RESULTS Compared with OC, OT in patients aged older than 1 year was associated with elevated values regarding white blood cell count, neutrophils, neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR; all P < .001), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR; P = .003), platelets (P = .011), and a trend toward raised C-reactive protein (P = .054), whereas lymphocytes and lymphocyte to C-reactive protein ratio (both P < .001) were decreased. Using receiver operating characteristic analysis for differentiating OC from OT, besides lymphocytes and NLR (both area under the curve > 0.9), PLR elicited strongest discriminatory accuracy (area under the curve = 0.946 ± 0.037; P < .001; sensitivity 82%; specificity 90%). At binary logistic regression analysis PLR (P = .018) was independently predictive of OT. OT was suspected on ultrasound imaging in 15/18 (83%), showed a right-sided dominance in 13/18 (72%), and was associated with younger age (P = .003). No differences regarding laboratory or procedural parameters in patients aged younger than 1 year were discerned. CONCLUSION Blood count indices such as PLR, NLR, and lymphocyte to C-reactive protein ratio might be helpful in identification of inflammatory processes as induced by ischemia in OT. Together with ultrasound and clinical features, these parameters constitute potential predictors of OT in girls aged older than 1 year.
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- Matthias Nissen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Marienhospital, St Elisabeth Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Witten, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Marienhospital, St Elisabeth Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Marienhospital, St Elisabeth Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Marienhospital, St Elisabeth Group, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, St Johannes Hospital, Helios Group, Duisburg, Germany
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This article reviews the contemporary diagnosis and management of the most common abdominal neoplasms and cystic lesions diagnosed in the fetus. Fetal tumors discussed include teratomas (sacrococcygeal, cervical or mediastinal), mesoblastic nephroma, nephroblastoma (Wilms' tumor), neuroblastoma, and hepatoblastoma. Fetal abdominal cystic lesions discussed include ovarian cyst, choledochal cyst, intestinal duplication cyst, mesenteric cyst, simple hepatic cyst, and meconium pseudocyst. We discuss the rare indications for fetal intervention or fetal surgery and other perinatal management, including prenatal interventions and fetal surgery for sacrococcygeal teratoma. The lesions reviewed are detected by widespread use of screening ultrasonography during pregnancy. Work-up for these abnormalities may include fetal MRI which enhances the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal tumors and cystic lesions and can aid in characterization of the lesion in relationship to surrounding anatomic structures. Accurate prenatal diagnosis of such lesions permits recommendations for optimal location and timing of delivery, and inclusion of appropriate caregivers and expertise to facilitate postnatal management. Perinatal management of the fetus with a neoplasm requires consideration of the optimal timing and mode of delivery, and pediatric oncology and surgical specialty care. The majority of tumors diagnosed antenatally have good prognosis with current multimodality treatment.
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Ben David Y, Sela N, Ben David C, Dujovni T. Case of fetal ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumor: Complications and management. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2021; 47:2220-2224. [PMID: 33754426 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A prenatal ovarian juvenile granulosa cell tumor (JGCT) is a rare entity which may present as an intra-abdominal cyst. Due to its low incidence, optimal management and timing for intervention remain uncertain. This report presents a case of an intra-abdominal cystic structure in a female fetus, one of the two fetuses in a dichorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancy, detected during routine fetal sonographic surveillance at 30 weeks of gestation. Further fetal evaluation detected the sonographic triad of an ovarian cystic mass, polyhydramnios and signs of fetal virilizations, requiring us to consider the presence of an atypical, ovarian androgen secreting tumor. Following delivery, acute ovarian torsion and intracystic hemorrhage required emergent surgical intervention, confirming the diagnosis of JGCT. Following surgical treatment, laboratory, clinical, and morphological features improved progressively.
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- Yehuda Ben David
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.,The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Haifa, Israel.,Pediatric Oncology unit, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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Bascand HE, Marlow J, Kenwright DN, Stringer MD. Ruptured foetal corpus luteal cyst: a rare cause of congenital ascites. ANZ J Surg 2021; 91:E663-E665. [PMID: 33650735 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Hannah E Bascand
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, The University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.,Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, The University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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Chiarenza SF, Conighi ML, Conforti A, Bleve C, Esposito C, Escolino M, Beretta F, Cheli M, Di Benedetto V, Scuderi MG, Casadio G, Marzaro M, Gambino M, Pini Prato A, Molinaro F, Gerocarni Nappo S, Caione P. Guidelines of the Italian Society of Videosurgery in Infancy (SIVI) for the minimally invasive treatment of fetal and neonatal ovarian cysts. LA PEDIATRIA MEDICA E CHIRURGICA 2020; 42. [PMID: 33140631 DOI: 10.4081/pmc.2020.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In the last three decades, fetal ovarian cysts were diagnosed more frequently, due to technological improvement and the increasing use of prenatal screening ultrasound. Nonetheless, treatment uncertainties are still present, either prenatally or postnatally. Recently, significant innovations on diagnosis and treatment have been proposed and a more conservative, minimally invasive approach may be offered to the Pediatrician or the Surgeon who face with this condition during prenatal or neonatal age. (...).
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- Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza
- Pediatric Surgery and Urologic Unit, Regional Center of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urology, S. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza.
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- Pediatric Surgery and Urologic Unit, Regional Center of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urology, S. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza.
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- Congenital Esophageal Disorders Unit, Neonatal Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Research Hospital, Rome.
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- Pediatric Surgery and Urologic Unit, Regional Center of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urology, S. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza.
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Federico II University, Naples.
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- Pediatric Surgery Department Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo.
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Local Health Unit 2, Treviso Hospital, Treviso.
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Annunziata Civil Hospital, Cosenza.
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- Unit of Pediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria.
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neuroscience, Section of Pediatric Surgery, University of Siena, Siena.
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- Pediatric Surgery and Urologic Unit, Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome.
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Sharma D, Tsibizova VI. Current perspective and scope of fetal therapy: part 1. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:3783-3811. [PMID: 33135508 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1839880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Fetal therapy term has been described for any therapeutic intervention either invasive or noninvasive for the purpose of correcting or treating any fetal malformation or condition. Fetal therapy is a rapidly evolving specialty and has gained pace in last two decades and now fetal intervention is being tried in many malformations with rate of success varying with the type of different fetal conditions. The advances in imaging techniques have allowed fetal medicine persons to make earlier and accurate diagnosis of numerous fetal anomalies. Still many fetal anomalies are managed postnatally because the fetal outcomes have not changed significantly with the use of fetal therapy and this approach avoids unnecessary maternal risk secondary to inutero intervention. The short-term maternal risk associated with fetal surgery includes preterm labor, premature rupture of membranes, uterine wall bleeding, chorioamniotic separation, placental abruption, chorioamnionitis, and anesthesia risk. Whereas, maternal long-term complications include risk of infertility, uterine rupture, and need for cesarean section in future pregnancies. The decision for invasive fetal therapy should be taken after discussion with parents about the various aspects like postnatal fetal outcome without fetal intervention, possible outcome if the fetal intervention is done, available postnatal intervention for the fetal condition, and possible short-term and long-term maternal complications. The center where fetal intervention is done should have facility of multi-disciplinary team to manage both maternal and fetal complications. The major issues in the development of fetal surgery include selection of patient for intervention, crafting effective fetal surgical skills, requirement of regular fetal and uterine monitoring, effective tocolysis, and minimizing fetal and maternal fetal risks. This review will cover the surgical or invasive aspect of fetal therapy with available evidence and will highlight the progress made in the management of fetal malformations in last two decades.
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- Deepak Sharma
- Department of Neonatology, National Institute of Medical Science, Jaipur, India
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Health Ministry of Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Diagnóstico ultrasonográfico de quiste ovárico fetal: reporte de caso. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN GINECOLOGIA Y OBSTETRICIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gine.2020.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Raźnikiewicz A, Korlacki W, Grabowski A. The role of laparoscopy in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2020; 15:424-436. [PMID: 32904632 PMCID: PMC7457195 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2020.97817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology is a narrow field of medicine dealing with the diagnosis of and treatment of gynaecological diseases from the neonatal period to sexual maturity. The current trend in surgical gynaecology in the paediatric population is to minimise the degree of invasiveness of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This contributes to reducing the number of complications and the risk of infertility. Laparoscopic procedures are a challenge for paediatric surgeons and gynaecologists, not only because of the age of treated patients, and anatomical and physiological differences between different age groups but also because of the complexity of the pathology, the differentiation of cancer tumours, and the presence of congenital developmental defects.
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- Aleksandra Raźnikiewicz
- Department of Children's Developmental Defects Surgery and Traumatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Children's Developmental Defects Surgery and Traumatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Children's Developmental Defects Surgery and Traumatology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Chen L, Hu Y, Hu C, Wen H. Prenatal evaluation and postnatal outcomes of fetal ovarian cysts. Prenat Diagn 2020; 40:1258-1264. [PMID: 32441348 DOI: 10.1002/pd.5754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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To evaluate the natural history and outcome of cases of fetal ovarian cyst under conservative prenatal treatment. A retrospective cohort study included patients diagnosed with fetal ovarian cysts was conducted between January 2008 to December 2016. Data including clinical data, sonographic feature and postnatal outcomes were obtained. One hundred and two cases were included for statistical analysis. The rate of spontaneous resolution was significantly higher among cases with simple than complex cysts (70/92 or 76.1% vs 2/10 or 20%, P < .01) and for cysts <4 cm than cysts ≥4 cm (50/56 or 89.3% vs 22/46 or 47.8%, P < .01). Ovarian torsion was confirmed in 5/102 (4.9%) cases; neither prenatal characteristics of cysts (complex: 2/10 or 20% vs simple: 3/92 or 3.3%, P = .07), nor their size (≥40 mm: 4/46 or 8.7% vs < 40 mm: 1/56 or 1.8%, P = .17) was predictive for ovarian torsion. 25/102 (24.5%) of cysts change in size or sonographic characteristics prenatally. Half of the complex cysts at the last prenatal scan are not ovarian in origin. 98/102 neonates (96.1%) were able to preserve both ovaries. Spontaneous resolution of ovarian cysts is predicted by cyst size and characteristics, whereas likelihood of torsion cannot be predicted.
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- Lu Chen
- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Prenatal Diagnosis of a Cyst of the Canal of Nuck Associated With an Ovarian Cyst and Acute Polyhydramnios. JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/8756479320908228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In the female, the canal of Nuck is a tubular fold of parietal peritoneum that travels along with the round ligament through the inguinal canal to its attachment on the labia majora. The canal of Nuck is analogous to the processus vaginalis in the male. In embryonic development, this pathway typically obliterates early in life; however, in some cases, it may partially or completely fail to close. This failure to obliterate can lead to complications ranging from a cyst of the canal of Nuck (also known as a female hydrocele) to herniation and incarceration of abdominal and pelvic organs. There is little information available in the medical literature concerning this rare condition; therefore, it is important for sonographers, physicians, and surgeons to be familiar with this developmental abnormality. This report represents the first prenatal case of a cyst of the canal of Nuck, along with the unique combination of a large left fetal ovarian cyst and acute polyhydramnios. The embryology, incidence, differential diagnosis, management, and treatment of these female conditions are discussed.
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Ficara A, Syngelaki A, Hammami A, Akolekar R, Nicolaides KH. Value of routine ultrasound examination at 35-37 weeks' gestation in diagnosis of fetal abnormalities. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020; 55:75-80. [PMID: 31595569 DOI: 10.1002/uog.20857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential value of routine ultrasound examination at 35-37 weeks' gestation in the diagnosis of previously unknown fetal abnormalities. METHODS This was a prospective study of 52 400 singleton pregnancies attending for a routine ultrasound examination at 35 + 0 to 36 + 6 weeks' gestation; all pregnancies had a previous scan at 18-24 weeks and 47 214 also had a scan at 11-13 weeks. We included pregnancies resulting in live birth or stillbirth but excluded those with known chromosomal abnormality. Abnormalities were classified according to the affected major organ system, and the type and incidence of new abnormalities were determined. RESULTS In the study population, the incidence of fetal abnormality was 1.9% (995/52 400), including 674 (67.7%) that had been diagnosed previously during the first and/or second trimester, 247 (24.8%) that were detected for the first time at 35-37 weeks and 74 (7.4%) that were detected for the first time postnatally. The most common abnormalities that were diagnosed during the first and/or second trimester and that were also observed at 35-37 weeks included ventricular septal defect, talipes, unilateral renal agenesis and/or pelvic kidney, hydronephrosis, duplex kidney, unilateral multicystic kidney, congenital pulmonary airway malformation, ventriculomegaly, cleft lip and palate, polydactyly and abdominal cyst or gastroschisis. The most common abnormalities first seen at 35-37 weeks were hydronephrosis, mild ventriculomegaly, ventricular septal defect, duplex kidney, ovarian cyst and arachnoid cyst. The incidence of abnormalities first seen at 35-37 weeks was 0.5% and those that were detected exclusively for the first time at this examination were ovarian cyst, microcephaly, achondroplasia, dacryocystocele and hematocolpos. The incidence of abnormalities first seen postnatally was 0.1% and the most common were isolated cleft palate, polydactyly or syndactyly and ambiguous genitalia or hypospadias; prenatal examination of the genitalia was not a compulsory part of the protocol. CONCLUSIONS A high proportion of fetal abnormalities are detected for the first time during a routine ultrasound examination at 35-37 weeks' gestation. Such diagnosis and subsequent management, including selection of timing and place for delivery and postnatal investigations, could potentially improve postnatal outcome. Copyright © 2019 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- A Ficara
- Fetal Medicine Research Institute, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Fetal Medicine Research Institute, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Fetal Medicine Research Institute, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Fetal Medicine Unit, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, UK
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, UK
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- Fetal Medicine Research Institute, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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A Case Report: Neonatal Torsional Ovarian Cyst. MEDICAL BULLETIN OF SISLI ETFAL HOSPITAL 2019; 53:430-432. [PMID: 32377121 PMCID: PMC7192291 DOI: 10.14744/semb.2018.48154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The majority of abdominal masses detected in the neonatal period are benign (85%) and usually originate in the urinary tract (50%), genital system (15%), gastrointestinal system (15%), or the hepatobiliary tract (5%). Ovarian cysts comprise one-third of the masses with a genital origin. Presently described is a case of an ovarian cyst that developed during the antenatal period and transformed into a hemorrhagic cystic mass as a result of torsion. A female infant born at 37 weeks of gestation with the prediagnosis of nephroma was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a smooth cystic mass approximately 50x45x35 mm in size in the left upper quadrant that was not associated with the kidney. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 55x44x49-mm cystic mass in the left adnexal region containing multiple septations that were not enhanced with contrast material, and the mass was then interpreted as a hemorrhagic fetal ovarian cyst. The left ovary, compromised by 2 full torsions, was removed during a laparoscopy performed on the postnatal seventh day. The infant was subsequently discharged without complications. It should be kept in mind that cystic masses detected in the prenatal period may be of ovarian origin. An appropriate follow-up and treatment should be planned according to the size of the ovarian cyst and the clinical findings.
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Husen M, Schut PC, Neven ACH, Yousoufi N, de Graaf N, Sloots CEJ, Eggink AJ, Cohen-Overbeek TE. Differences in Origin and Outcome of Intra-Abdominal Cysts in Male and Female Fetuses. Fetal Diagn Ther 2019; 46:166-174. [PMID: 30630186 DOI: 10.1159/000495506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the origin and outcome in a cohort of male and female fetuses with intra-abdominal cysts, in order to provide recommendations on management and to improve prenatal counselling. METHODS From 2002 to 2016, intra-abdominal cysts were detected by ultrasound in 158 fetuses. Cases with an umbilical vein varix were excluded. Fetal, neonatal, and maternal characteristics were retrieved from electronic patient files. RESULTS In female fetuses (n = 114), intra-abdominal cysts were diagnosed at a later gestational age compared with male fetuses (n = 44) (median 32.0 vs. 21.5 weeks, p < 0.001). The maximum prenatal cyst diameter was larger in female fetuses (median 35 vs. 17 mm, p < 0.001). Associated anomalies were less frequent in females (n = 15, 13.2%) compared with males (n = 15, 34.1%). In females (n = 114), most cysts were of ovarian origin (n = 81, 71.1%). Surgery was performed in 30 (26.3%) female and 15 (34.1%) male neonates (p = 0.33). Anorectal malformations were present in 6 cases and often not recognized prenatally. CONCLUSIONS The differences in the origin of intra-abdominal cysts between male and female fetuses, resulting in differences in prenatal presentation and postnatal outcome should be taken into account in prenatal counseling within a multidisciplinary team. Evaluation of the fetal perianal muscular complex is indicated.
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- Marjolein Husen
- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands,
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Diguisto C, Winer N, Benoist G, Laurichesse-Delmas H, Potin J, Binet A, Lardy H, Morel B, Perrotin F. In-utero aspiration vs expectant management of anechoic fetal ovarian cysts: open randomized controlled trial. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2018; 52:159-164. [PMID: 29205608 DOI: 10.1002/uog.18973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of in-utero aspiration (IUA) of anechoic fetal ovarian cysts. METHODS This multicenter, prospective, randomized open trial in two parallel groups included women from nine outpatient fetal medicine departments with singleton pregnancy ≥ 28 weeks of gestation and a female fetus with an ultrasound-diagnosed simple ovarian cyst, defined as a single fully anechoic cystic structure measuring ≥ 30 mm. They were allocated randomly to IUA under ultrasound guidance or expectant management. All procedures were performed by trained senior obstetricians. Primary outcome was need for neonatal intervention, by laparoscopy, laparotomy or transabdominal aspiration. Secondary outcomes were in-utero involution of the cyst and oophorectomy at birth. Analyses were conducted according to the intention-to-treat principle. RESULTS Of 61 participants, 34 were allocated to IUA and 27 to expectant management. Three IUA procedures (9%) could not be performed (one due to fetal position and two due to aspirations being dry). The remaining 31 IUA procedures were uneventful. The incidence of neonatal intervention did not differ significantly between the IUA and the expectant management groups (20.6% vs 37.0%; relative risk (RR), 0.55; 95% CI, 0.24-1.27). Nonetheless, IUA was associated with increased incidence of in-utero involution of the cyst (47.1% vs 18.5%; RR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.07-6.05) and reduced rate of oophorectomy (3.0% vs 22.0%; RR, 0.13; 95% CI, 0.02-1.03) compared with expectant management. CONCLUSION IUA of anechoic fetal ovarian cysts, compared with expectant management, was not associated with a reduction in overall neonatal interventions but was associated with a reduced oophorectomy rate. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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Affiliation(s)
- C Diguisto
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital of Nantes, CIC Mère-Enfant, Nantes, France
| | - G Benoist
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital of Caen, Caen, France
| | - H Laurichesse-Delmas
- CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, Estaing Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| | - J Potin
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
| | - A Binet
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
- Pediatric Surgery Department, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
| | - H Lardy
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
- Pediatric Surgery Department, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
| | - B Morel
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
- Pediatric Radiology Department, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fetal Medicine, University Hospital of Tours, Tours, France
- Université François-Rabelais de Tours, Tours, France
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