To the Editor: The computed tomographic (CT) image of bilateral dermoid cysts (July 26 issue) 1 is indeed elegant and illustrative of the disease process. However, it also illustrates the unnecessary ...

Ovarian cysts are sacs or pockets of fluid that form on the ovaries. There are two types of cysts: simple and complex. These are fluid-filled cysts that have no solid features. They are often either a ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In ...

A hemorrhagic ovarian cyst is a type of ovarian cyst that bleeds. Smaller cysts that do not cause symptoms may go away without treatment. However, a person may need surgery to remove a large or ...

K-RAS mutations are the most frequent molecular genetic alteration in serous ovarian tumors of borderline malignancy (SBOT). The pathogenesis of associated contralateral tumors and extraovarian ...

Ovarian cysts are more common before menopause than after. But as long as you have ovaries, you can develop an ovarian cyst. In this article, we’ll look at ovarian cysts that develop after menopause, ...

While many ovarian cysts don’t cause symptoms, people with larger cysts may experience symptoms like abdominal pain or pain in the lower back. Share on Pinterest RealPeopleGroup/Getty Image Ovarian ...

When bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is mandatory (as a result of gross bilateral tumors), one can discuss the possibility of performing cryopreservation 47 or a biopsy of the ovarian cortex. However, ...

Ovarian cysts are common in females of reproductive age. Most of them are harmless, but some may rupture. A sudden, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, with nausea and vomiting in some cases, can ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most adults seeking gender-affirming hysterectomy also opted for a bilateral oophorectomy. All patients who ...