Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op. states that ovarian cysts are mostly functional and harmless. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya said that it is necessary to keep in mind the possibility that ovarian cysts may be malignant.
“Ovarian cysts (Ovarian cysts ) Although they can be seen at all ages, they mostly occur during reproductive ages.” said Op. Dr. Akkaya can produce cysts due to its ovarian function. Every woman of reproductive age develops a small cyst, called a follicle, containing an egg cell every month, and this structure, which reaches an average diameter of 2 cm, cracks on the days corresponding to the middle of the menstrual period. This event, which we call ovulation, happens every month. However, during some menstrual periods, follicles, that is, cysts containing eggs, may grow excessively.” He said.
Ovarian cyst symptoms
Ovarian (ovarian) cysts do not usually cause symptoms and their diagnosis is usually made by routine gynecological examination. Stating that it was placed during Op. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya, Menstrual irregularity, spotting or amenorrhea, painful menstruation (dysmonea) and increasing pain intensity over time, pain in the groin, feeling of fullness and pressure in the abdomen, pain during sexual intercourse, etc. He said that if there are complaints, it is useful to do research in the direction of ovarian cyst.
“To confirm the diagnosis of cyst, ultrasonography can be performed vaginally or abdominally, so that ovarian cyst ( Antalya Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op. stated that it is possible to get information about the type of ovarian cyst and whether it is malignant or not. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya: “Rarely, additional imaging techniques such as computed tomography and MRI may be required. “Blood tests called tumor markers may need to be performed to determine the type of cyst.” he said.
Do ovarian cysts become cancerous?
“Ovarian cysts(ovarian cysts) )most are benign (80-85 percent). It is a disease that occurs in older ages, is bilateral, solid, adherent, has an irregular surface and tends to grow rapidly. It is recommended that cystic formations that are more than 100,000 times larger, contain solid parts inside, cause fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites), do not disappear spontaneously or grow after a certain period of time, and are accompanied by increases in some blood parameters called tumor markers, should be operated on due to the possibility that they may be malignant. ” said Antalya Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Op. Dr. Abdulaziz Akkaya “The findings obtained during examination and ultrasound help us suspect that the ovarian cyst may be malignant.” said
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