Histopathological spectrum of cystic ovarian mass- A one year study
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Ovarian cyst are fluid filled sacs that form within or on the ovary which can either be non neoplastic or neoplastic Non neoplastic cyst can be physiologic or pathologic and are more common than neoplastic cyst This study was undertaken retrospectively for a period of 1 year to determine the histopathological spectrum of ovarian cystic lesions in our hospitalResult During the study period 120 cases presenting with ovarian cystic masses were seen The age range of patient was from 15 to 60 years Maximum number of cases were seen in the age group of 2130 years Non neoplastic cyst were the most common among all the lesion studied of which follicular cyst 533 made majority of cases Among the Neoplastic lesion 83 were benign tumours followed by malignant tumours 13 whereas borderline tumours were found in 3 only Serous cystadenoma 21 were the most common benign tumour whereas serous papillary cystadenocarcinoma 625 was the most common among the malignant cystic lesion Most common clinical presentation was abdominopelvic mass 60Conclusion Ovarian cystic lesions are commonly encountered surgical specimens Abdominopelvic mass is the predominant clinical feature Histopathological examination is important to categorize them into neoplastic and non neoplastic lesion so that proper treatment could be given to the patientsKeywords Ovarian Neoplastic Benign Malignant
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Bharti Devi Thaker, Deepa Hans
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