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Follicular cyst of ovary
Cisto folicular do ovário
CategoryDefinition
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
Index Terms
Follicular cyst of ovaryCyst of graafian folliclefollicular cystic ovary diseaseovarian follicular cystfollicle cystcystic ovarian follicleHaemorrhagic follicular cyst of ovaryhaemorrhage of graafian follicle cysthaemorrhagic follicular cystRupture of ovarian follicular cystovarian follicle rupturegraafian follicle ruptureruptured ovarian graafian follicle