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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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Fetal Ovarian Cysts: Prenatal Diagnosis Using Ultrasound and MRI, Management and Postnatal Outcome—Our Centers Experience. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 12:diagnostics12010089. [PMID: 35054256 PMCID: PMC8775004 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12010089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The present study provides our clinical experience regarding the imaging diagnosis, management and postnatal outcome of neonates prenatally suspected of having developed ovarian cysts. This multicenter observational study included patients diagnosed prenatally with fetal ovarian cysts and follow-up in the postnatal period. Descriptive statistics were used to render the information regarding the prenatal imaging aspect of the fetal pelvic masses using ultrasound and/or MRI, prenatal surveillance and postnatal neonate’s immediate outcome, indications leading to surgery and pathologic aspect. The inclusion criteria were fulfilled by 21 patients. The mean gestational age at the time of initial diagnosis was 31.28 weeks of gestation (WG). Only five out of 21 cysts regressed completely during pregnancy without postnatal complications. In addition, 11 out of 21 infant’s required surgical treatment in the first two weeks after birth, mainly for ovarian torsion. Five out of 21 neonates were referred to postnatal follow-up clinically and by ultrasound, but three out of five cases required emergency surgical treatment for acute complications. Ultrasound plays a major role in the diagnostic of fetal ovarian cyst. From our experience, MRI does not bring supplementary data or change the management. Spontaneous resolution of fetal ovarian cysts is to be expected but the ovarian mass could lead to serious complications, if resolution does not occur in due time.
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Birkemeier KL. Imaging of solid congenital abdominal masses: a review of the literature and practical approach to image interpretation. Pediatr Radiol 2020; 50:1907-1920. [PMID: 33252758 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-020-04678-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Fetal abdominal tumors are rare, usually benign, and cause a great deal of anxiety for expectant parents and the physicians counseling them. In this paper the author reviews the most common fetal abdominal tumors in the liver (hemangioma, mesenchymal hamartoma, hepatoblastoma, metastases) and the kidney (congenital mesoblastic nephroma, Wilms tumor, malignant rhabdoid tumor, and clear cell sarcoma), and suprarenal mass lesions (adrenal neuroblastoma, adrenal hemorrhage, and subdiaphragmatic extralobar pulmonary sequestration). The author describes the imaging approach, imaging appearance and differentiating features of tumors, and differences between fetal and childhood appearances of tumors.
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- Krista L Birkemeier
- Department of Radiology, Pediatric Section, Baylor Scott and White Health-Temple, McLane Children's Medical Center, Texas A&M Health Science Center, 2401 S. 31st St., MS-01-W256, Temple, TX, 76508, USA.
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Tyraskis A, Bakalis S, David AL, Eaton S, De Coppi P. A systematic review and meta-analysis on fetal ovarian cysts: impact of size, appearance and prenatal aspiration. Prenat Diagn 2017; 37:951-958. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.5143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Athanasios Tyraskis
- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine; UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital; London UK
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- Institute for Women's Health; University College London; London UK
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- Institute for Women's Health; University College London; London UK
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine; UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital; London UK
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- Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine; UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital; London UK
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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 IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2017; 50:20-31. [PMID: 27325566 DOI: 10.1002/uog.16002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Revised: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 06/10/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the outcome of fetuses with a prenatal diagnosis of ovarian cyst. METHODS The electronic databases MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched using keywords and word variants for 'ovarian cysts', 'ultrasound' and 'outcome'. The following outcomes in fetuses with a prenatal diagnosis of ovarian cyst were explored: resolution of the cyst, change of ultrasound pattern of the cyst, occurrence of ovarian torsion and intracystic hemorrhage, need for postnatal surgery, need for oophorectomy, accuracy of prenatal ultrasound examination in correctly identifying ovarian cyst, type of ovarian cyst at histopathological analysis and intrauterine treatment. Meta-analyses using individual data random-effects logistic regression and meta-analyses of proportions were performed. Quality assessment of the included studies was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. RESULTS Thirty-four studies (954 fetuses) were included. In 53.8% (95% CI, 46.0-61.5%) of cases for which resolution of the cyst was evaluated (784 fetuses), the cyst regressed either during pregnancy or after birth. The likelihood of resolution was significantly lower in complex vs simple cysts (odds ratio (OR), 0.15 (95% CI, 0.10-0.23)) and in cysts measuring ≥ 40 mm vs < 40 mm (OR, 0.03 (95% CI, 0.01-0.06)). Change in ultrasound pattern of the cyst was associated with an increased risk of ovarian loss (surgical removal or autoamputation) (pooled proportion, 57.7% (95% CI, 42.9-71.8%)). The risk of ovarian torsion was significantly higher for cysts measuring ≥ 40 mm compared with < 40 mm (OR, 30.8 (95% CI, 8.6-110.0)). The likelihood of having postnatal surgery was higher in patients with cysts ≥ 40 mm compared with < 40 mm (OR, 64.4 (95% CI, 23.6-175.0)) and in complex compared with simple cysts, irrespective of cyst size (OR, 14.6 (95% CI, 8.5-24.8)). In cases undergoing prenatal aspiration of the cyst, rate of recurrence was 37.9% (95% CI, 14.8-64.3%), ovarian torsion and intracystic hemorrhage were diagnosed after birth in 10.8% (95% CI, 4.4-19.7%) and 12.8% (95% CI, 3.8-26.0%), respectively, and 21.8% (95% CI, 0.9-40.0%) had surgery after birth. CONCLUSION Size and ultrasound appearance are the major determinants of perinatal outcome in fetuses with ovarian cysts. Copyright © 2016 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- F Bascietto
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Fetal Medicine Unit, St George's University of London and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SS. Annunziata Hospital, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Women's Health and Perinatology Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Women's Health and Perinatology Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Ovarian Cyst Aspiration in the Neonate: Minimally Invasive Surgery. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2015; 28:348-53. [PMID: 26148782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Revised: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To review our experience with laparoscopic aspirations and minimally invasive surgeries for neonatal ovarian cysts and report the outcome of their follow-up. DESIGN Twenty-one neonates diagnosed as having ovarian cysts were retrospectively reviewed at our hospital from 2006 through 2013. RESULTS Of 21 neonates, 8 showed simple cysts and 13 showed complex cysts in their ultrasound scan. Laparoscopic aspiration was performed for all neonates with simple cysts. Torsion was found in 7 of 13 neonates with complex cysts. Three neonates underwent detorsion, while 2 neonates underwent oophorectomy. Two neonates already showed autoligation, showing a cystic mass, which was removed. The remaining 6 neonates with a complex cyst underwent only aspiration because no torsion was found. Of 14 neonates who underwent only aspiration, 11 showed no cyst, while 3 neonates, having a cyst with a size of less than 2 cm, underwent follow-up. Of 3 neonates who underwent detorsion, 1 showed an ovary without cyst, while 2 showed neither cyst nor ovary. CONCLUSION Laparoscopically, neonatal ovarian cysts may be diagnosed and aspirated simultaneously, simply, and safely.
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Jwa SC, Aoki H, Anami A, Umehara N, Sumie M, Wada S, Sago H. Management of fetal ovarian cyst using in utero aspiration. CASE REPORTS IN PERINATAL MEDICINE 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/crpm-2015-0020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objective: To study the clinical outcome of fetal ovarian cysts managed with in utero aspiration.
Methods: All cases of fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed from 2002 to 2013 were reviewed. In utero aspiration was performed for patients with simple cysts larger than 4 cm before term gestation.
Results: There were 21 cases of fetal ovarian cysts. Four patients (19%) were diagnosed with complex cysts at the time of referral. Among the 17 cases of simple cysts, in utero aspiration was performed in seven patients. There were no complications after the therapy and none of them developed complex cysts. An ovarian cyst was confirmed by cyst fluid that contained high levels of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone. For two patients with simple cysts who met the indications for in utero aspiration but did not receive therapy, one developed a complex cyst. Among the eight patients with simple cysts who did not fulfill the indications for aspiration, seven of them had cysts that regressed spontaneously, and one developed complex cysts during pregnancy.
Conclusion: Torsion of fetal ovarian cysts was common with expectant management. Management of fetal ovarian cysts larger than 4 cm using in utero aspiration may avoid torsion, which could otherwise lead to ovarian loss.
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- Seung Chik Jwa
- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center of Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Otero HJ, Rubio E, Blask A. Ovary and testicle and everything in between: lesions and imaging in the newborn. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2015; 36:178-92. [PMID: 26001946 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2015.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Assessment of the neonatal reproductive tract requires an understanding of embryology, awareness of common clinical presentations, and familiarity with normal newborn variation. This review of the neonatal reproductive tract emphasizes the use of sonography in the evaluation of developmental, acquired, and neoplastic conditions in male and female newborns. Anchored in embryologic origins, the discussion also includes descriptions of findings that may be encountered in prenatal imaging. Comments on clinical correlation are included to guide appropriate triaging of these complex cases. Imaging pearls and pitfalls are incorporated into this review, including the recognized effects of maternal hormones in female infants.
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- Hansel J Otero
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
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Dera-Szymanowska A, Malinger A, Madejczyk M, Szymanowski K, Bręborowicz GH, Opala T. Recurrent fetal complex ovarian cysts with rupture followed by simple cyst in the neonatal period with no adverse sequelae. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2015; 29:328-30. [PMID: 25567557 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2014.1000851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Fetal ovarian cysts are the most frequent type of abdominal tumors in female fetuses with prenatal detection rate of more than 30%. The etiology of fetal ovarian cysts is unclear, but hormonal stimulation as well as presence of maternal diabetes, hypothyroidism, Rh iso-immune hemolytic disease and toxemia has been generally considered responsible for the disease. Complications of fetal ovarian cysts include compression of other viscera, cyst rupture, hemorrhage and, most frequently, ovarian torsion with consequent loss of the ovary. Management is controversial with several options described in the literature, including watchful expectancy, antenatal aspiration of simple cysts to prevent torsion and ovarian loss and finally, resection of all complex cysts in the neonatal period. To date, no case report has described recurrent complex cysts with rupture in the fetal period and recurrence of simple cyst in neonatal period. By presenting this case, we wanted to show that surgical intervention in case of prenatally diagnosed fetal ovarian cyst should be considered postnatally and only in symptomatic or complicated cases.
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- b Department of Mother's and Child's Health , K. Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences in Poznan , Poznan , Poland
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- b Department of Mother's and Child's Health , K. Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences in Poznan , Poznan , Poland
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- b Department of Mother's and Child's Health , K. Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences in Poznan , Poznan , Poland
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Nakamura M, Ishii K, Murata M, Sasahara J, Mitsuda N. Postnatal Outcome in Cases of Prenatally Diagnosed Fetal Ovarian Cysts under Conservative Prenatal Management. Fetal Diagn Ther 2014; 37:129-34. [DOI: 10.1159/000365146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Aim: To evaluate the outcome of cases of prenatally diagnosed fetal ovarian cyst under conservative prenatal management. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients diagnosed between January 2005 and August 2013. They were managed expectantly during pregnancy and followed up until spontaneous regression of the cyst or postnatal surgery. The outcomes of fetal ovarian cysts were compared combined appearance as being simple or complex at prenatal scan and maximum size of cysts ≥40 or <40 mm. Results: There were 33 study cases. Prenatally 3/33 cases (9%) had spontaneous cyst regression during pregnancy. 14 cysts (42%) were treated surgically, of which torsion was confirmed in 4 (29%). Another 14/33 cases (42%) regressed spontaneously under conservative management after birth. The ovaries could be preserved in 28 patients (85%). The incidence of torsion between complex cysts and simple cysts was not statistically different. The incidence of torsion between patients with cyst size ≥40 and <40 mm was similar. Conclusions: The ovaries could be preserved in approximately 85% of patients under conservative management. The present study could not reveal the significance of prenatal ultrasonographic findings of fetal ovarian cyst for predicting the outcome of patients' ovaries.
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Erol O, Erol MB, Isenlik BS, Ozkiraz S, Karaca M. Prenatal diagnosis of fetal ovarian cyst: case report and review of the literature. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2013; 14:119-22. [PMID: 24592088 DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2013.58855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2012] [Accepted: 10/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Foetal ovarian cysts are the most frequently encountered intra-abdominal cystic masses diagnosed prenatally. The aetiology of foetal ovarian cysts is still unknown, but hormonal stimulation is generally considered to be responsible for the disease. The diagnosis is made by the exclusion of other cystic lesions confined to the foetal abdomen. In this article we report antenatally-detected foetal ovarian cyst with a review of the available literature. Antenatal ultrasonography (USG) revealed an abdominal cystic mass 41×33 mm in diameter in a 33-week gestation female foetus. The normal anatomy of other foetal abdominal organs suggested that an ovarian cyst was the most likely diagnosis. In the antenatal follow-up period, the cyst diameter increased with time. After delivery, USG scan confirmed the antenatal findings. Due to abdominal distension and respiratory distress, ovarian cystectomy was performed on the second postnatal day. The histopathological evaluation of the surgical material reported a serous cystadenoma of the ovary with non-malignant properties.
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- Onur Erol
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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Turgal M, Ozyuncu O, Yazicioglu A. Outcome of sonographically suspected fetal ovarian cysts. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2013; 26:1728-32. [DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2013.799652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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In utero fetal ovarian torsion with imaging findings on ultrasound and MRI. Case Rep Radiol 2012; 2012:151020. [PMID: 22844628 PMCID: PMC3403118 DOI: 10.1155/2012/151020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2012] [Accepted: 05/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Early diagnosis of ovarian torsion is critical in avoiding complications and planning management. Therefore, it is important to understand and assess the imaging findings of ovarian torsion. Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice; however, it is not always definitive and diagnosis can be challenging. MRI is a better imaging modality to evaluate for signs of complications and to arrive at a more definitive diagnosis.
We present a case of in utero ovarian torsion diagnosed during routine prenatal ultrasound with imaging findings on ultrasound and MRI postnatally.
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Matsubara S, Kuwata T, Lefor AT. "Side change" of a fetal ovarian cyst: key to diagnosis. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2012; 25:2143. [PMID: 22468957 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2012.678441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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