Fetal Ovarian Cyst: A case report

Authors

  • Mechmet Impis Oglou Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Ioannis Tsakiridis 3rd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Eleni-Markella Chalkia Prapa Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Apostolos Mamopoulos Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Ioannis Kalogiannidis Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Apostolos Athanasiadis Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Themistoklis Dagklis Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Keywords:

Fetal ovarian cyst, prenatal diagnosis, abdominal cyst

Abstract

Introduction: Fetal ovarian cysts are common intra-abdominal cystic masses diagnosed prenatally in female fetuses. The etiology of these cysts is still unknown but an increase in fetal gonadotropin levels is thought to be a possible mechanism.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 31-year-old nulliparous woman who was diagnosed with a possible fetal ovarian cyst during the routine growth scan at 36+3 weeks of gestation. The scan revealed a unilocular, anechoic mass without a solid component, in the lower abdomen of a female fetus, measuring 60x50x44mm.

Conclusion: Careful evaluation of the fetal abdomen from the second trimester ultrasound and in every routine growth scan is essential for the timely and accurate diagnosis of abdominal cysts. Ultrasound is the gold standard imaging technique during the antenatal period. The prenatal detection of ovarian cysts allows close monitoring of the evolution of the cyst and proper postnatal management of possible complications.

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Published

2024-04-24

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): Obstetric & Gynecological Imaging

Section

Case Report