A practical approach to managing post-menopausal women with ovarian cysts

Ovarian cysts are common among post-menopausal women. Although ovarian cancer is a significant cause of mortality in menopausal women, large population-based studies demonstrate that the majority of adnexal masses are benign. In most cases, a pelvic mass or ovarian cyst is an incidental finding, generally corresponding to a benign cyst and easily diagnosed by conventional ultrasound. However, an ovarian tumour may be malignant and should be treated as early as possible. Several diagnostic modalities exist including ultrasound, blood tumour markers, advanced imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging, and computerized tomography to diagnose and characterize the ovarian masses.
Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research