gynecology and obstetrics
Disorders Requiring Surgery During Pregnancy
Benign ovarian cysts
Benign ovarian cysts are common during pregnancy. Cysts that occur during the first 14 to 16 weeks gestation are often Functional ovarian cysts , which spontaneously resolve. Benign Ovarian Masses are evaluated first by ultrasonography. Definitive evaluation (eg, excision) is delayed, if possible, until after 14 weeks unless any of the following occur: The cyst enlarges continuously. The cyst is tender. The cyst has radiographic characteristics of cancer (eg, a solid component, surface excrescences, size>6 cm, irregular shape). 