A case of Antenatally diagnosed Changing Sonographic Findings of a Twisted Fetal Ovarian Cyst.
- Author:
Min Joung KIM
1
;
Jae Eun SHIN
;
In Yang PARK
;
Soo Young HUR
;
Gui SeRa LEE
;
Eun Joung KIM
;
Joung Chul SHIN
;
Sa Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea. ksajin@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sonographic findings;
Twisted fetal ovarian cyst
- MeSH:
Dystocia;
Female;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Incidental Findings;
Infant;
Infant, Newborn;
Laparotomy;
Lymphangioma;
Necrosis;
Ovarian Cysts*;
Ovary;
Pregnancy;
Rupture;
Ultrasonography*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2005;48(11):2682-2686
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ovarian cysts are common incidental findings in term infants and, if unusually large, may result in dystocia, torsion, or rupture. We report the case in which serial sonographic examination revealed changing pattern of cystic ovarian mass from hypoechogenic to well defined multiseptated echogenic during pregnancy. Postnatal T2-weighted MR images revealed a multilocular with high signal density. After delivery a laparotomy was performed, and a twisted ovary measuring 6.7x5x4.5 cm was removed. Ovarian torsion was left-sided and had been almost autoamputated. The resected specimens were nontense, thin walled cysts, filled with hemorrhage like fluid. Histological examination demonstrated the presence of lymphangioma with widespread hemorrhage and necrosis. The neonate did well after the procedure.
