Benign Ovarian Tumors

BENIGN OVARIAN TUMORS Benign ovarian tumors are either solid or cystic. They may arise from the ovum, graafian follicle, corpus luteum or ovarian epithelium They are often asymptomatic until they are large enough to cause pressure in the pelvis The cause is unknown and can become malignant BENIGN OVARIAN TUMORS: Clinical Features 1.Symptoms due to pressure on the pelvic organs; - Backache - Constipation and anorexia - Urinary frequency - A full feeling in the abdomen - Vague/dull pelvic aching - Painful defecation - Dyspareunia - Peripheral edema BENIGN OVARIAN TUMORS: Clinical Features 2. Acute pelvic pain usually unilateral experienced during menses, in case of rupture, torsion (twisting) or its growing rapidly. 3. Abdominal distention as the tumor increases in size and may be associated with dyspnea and anorexia 4. Menstrual irregularities if tumor is producing hormones 5. Secondary infertility – hence cannot conceive 6. Palpable abdominal mass BENIGN OVARIAN TUMORS: TYPES Follicular cysts Corpus Luteum Cysts Theca Luteum cysts Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Dermoid Cysts