Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecologic cancers, killing about 15,000 women every year in the United States. Characterization of adnexal lesions, or lumps near the uterus, on ultrasound ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop in the ovaries. They are often harmless and require no treatment. However, they can sometimes cause symptoms similar to ovarian cancer or ...

Chocolate cysts are noncancerous, fluid-filled cysts that typically form deep within the ovaries. They get their name from their brown, tar-like appearance, looking something like melted chocolate ...

A study in a 2024 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology found that among women ages 50 and older who had stable ovarian cysts detected on ultrasound, the risk of ovarian cancer ...

The appearance of ovarian lesions on ultrasound is an effective predictor of cancer risk that can help women avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a new study. Skip to main content.

That tissue can also attach to the ovary and form a growth, causing a cyst called endometrioma that occurs in 17% to 44% of people with endometriosis. Symptoms and the appearance of the cyst on an ...

If you have an ovarian cyst that measures 10 cm (about 4 inches), doctors may decide to remove it. But other factors, such as its appearance and growth rate, may also indicate a need for prompt ...

Symptoms Of Endometriosis And Ovarian Cyst That Can Be Similar Dr Somarshekhar said, “Some of the endometriosis symptoms can be similar to ovarian cyst symptoms, which increases the chances of ...

The risk of developing ovarian cancer appears to jump about fourfold among women with endometriosis, compared with women who haven’t been diagnosed with the condition, a new study finds.