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Follicular cyst of ovary

Definition

A condition of the ovary, caused by a follicular growth or involution due to failure of ovulation. This condition is characterised by the non-neoplastic formation of closed sac-like structures filled with fluid on or in the ovary and lined by layers of granulosa cells. This condition is commonly asymptomatic, but may also present with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual bleeding, dyspareunia, nausea, vomiting, or urgency to urinate. Confirmation is by imaging.

Inclusions

  • Cyst of graafian follicle

Also indexed as

Cyst of graafian follicleFollicular cyst of ovaryHaemorrhagic follicular cyst of ovaryRupture of ovarian follicular cystcystic ovarian folliclefollicle cystfollicular cystic ovary diseasegraafian follicle rupturehaemorrhage of graafian follicle cysthaemorrhagic follicular cystovarian follicle ruptureovarian follicular cystruptured ovarian graafian follicle

Nearby in Acquired abnormalities of ovary