Cysts Flashcards Preview

Gynacology > Cysts > Flashcards

Flashcards in Cysts Deck (7)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

what is the most common physiological cyst in premenopausal women?

A

Follicular cysts

2
Q

what physiological cyst presents with intraperitoneal bleeding secondary to rupture, on the right hand side, around days 20-26>

A

luteal cysts

3
Q

When do theca lutein cysts occur

A

Bilaterally, usually in pregnancy and molar pregnancy, can be large (30cm) , usually multicystic and resolve spontanously

4
Q

Which benign epithelial neoplastic cyst is more likely to be bilateral? serous cystadenoma or mucinous cystadenoma

A

Serous is bilateral in 10%, mucinous is usually unilateral

5
Q

Which benign enpithelial neoplastic cyst is most likely to be malignant?

A

ENdometroid tumours - from endometrial cells

6
Q

What is a symptom of brenner tumours and why?

A

Irregular vaginal bleeding, they secrete oestrogen

7
Q

Where do brenner tumours come from?

A

arise from uroepithelial cells and contain transitional epithelium