Ovarian cysts are round fluid-filled structures that form in the ovaries. Functional ovarian cysts are found throughout the reproductive age, from puberty to menopause. Ovarian cysts are also known as ovarian cysts. Most ovarian cysts are benign.
Cysts that are large in size can cause certain symptoms, such as pain. It is also very important where these symptoms appear on the body. In addition, swelling under or above the skin makes it easier to detect the cyst.
Ultrasonography is used to diagnose ovarian cysts, as well as liver, lung and kidney cysts. This provides detailed information about the exact location and size of the cyst.
In some cases, cysts that do not show any symptoms are discovered by chance. In this case, patients may have applied to the health institution for a different reason.
Ovarian cysts are usually benign and rarely malignant in reproductive age. Whether cysts are benign or malignant is determined by their characteristics. The age of the patient, the size and shape of the cyst, the simple cyst/solid cyst distinction, its adhesion to surrounding tissues, whether it is painful or not are considered. Ultrasound images also give clues as to whether the cyst is benign or malignant. If the walls of the cyst are thick, if the cyst contains septa partitions, if the cyst content is not homogeneous, if the Doppler blood flow in the cyst wall has low resistance, these conditions are considered as negative criteria.
Although ovarian cysts are seen as simple gynecological problems, the treatment process is very important. If the cyst is to be removed, the surgeon should be an expert in this field and know the structure of ovarian cysts well.
Not all ovarian cysts require medication or surgery. If the cyst causes severe problems and does not respond to drug treatments such as birth control pills, if there is a risk of the cyst turning around, rupturing and bursting, if the ovarian cyst is suspected of ovarian cancer, surgical intervention may be required in these cases.
Follow-up may be considered for cysts smaller than 7-8 cm, especially in pre-menopausal patients, if there is information that the cyst image is benign and tumor markers do not give cancer-oriented findings in blood tests.
