J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg.  2004 Jun;10(1):56-59.

Torsion of Ovarian Cyst in the Fetal Period: a Case Report

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  • 1Department of Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Korea. jckim@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr

Abstract

Ovarian cyst is found in 32% of necropsies in neonates, and can be visualized during gestation by ultrasonography. The clinical evolution of these cysts is variable, but in most cases the prognosis is favorable. Ovarian torsion, bleeding, rupture, and peritonitis have been described as complications. We report a newborn girl with torsion of ovarian cyst. A cystic mass measuring 41.9x31.9 mm on left side of abdomen was identified at 32 weeks of gestation by fetal ultrasonography. Surgery was performed after birth.

Keyword

Ovarian cyst; Torsion; Fetal diagosis

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Female
Hemorrhage
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Ovarian Cysts*
Parturition
Peritonitis
Pregnancy
Prognosis
Rupture
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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