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  2. Ovarian cyst - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian cysts may be classified according to whether they are a variant of the normal menstrual cycle, referred to as a functional or follicular cyst. [6] Ovarian cysts are considered large when they are over 5 cm and giant when they are over 15 cm. In children, ovarian cysts reaching above the level of the umbilicus are considered giant.

  3. Follicular cyst of ovary - Wikipedia

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    The follicular cyst of the ovary is a type of functional [1] simple cyst, and is the most common type of ovarian cyst. Signs and symptoms

  4. Ovarian disease - Wikipedia

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    It is common for many women to develop a cyst in their lifetime. [4] At times, these can go unnoticed without pain or visible symptoms. A cyst may develop in either of the ovaries that are responsible for producing hormones and carrying eggs. Ovarian cysts can be of various types, such as dermoid cysts, endometrioma cysts, and the functional cyst.

  5. Autoimmune oophoritis - Wikipedia

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    Antibodies result as a response to an infection that the body has already fought. Anti-ovarian antibodies are found against the ovaries, they bind to the working sites of the ovaries. According to research anti-ovarian antibodies cause malfunctions in the ovulation process. [7] Pelvic ultrasounds are also done to look for enlarged cystic ...

  6. Theca lutein cyst - Wikipedia

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    Theca lutein cyst is a type of bilateral functional ovarian cyst filled with clear, straw-colored fluid. These cysts result from exaggerated physiological stimulation (hyperreactio luteinalis) due to elevated levels of beta- human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) or hypersensitivity to beta-hCG.

  7. Ovary - Wikipedia

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    The ovarian fossa is the region that is bounded by the external iliac artery and in front of the ureter and the internal iliac artery. This area is about 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm in size. [3] [4] The ovaries are surrounded by a capsule, and have an outer cortex and an inner medulla. [4]

  8. Endometrioma - Wikipedia

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    Endometrioma can potentially lead to premature ovarian failure, decreased ovarian function, or problems with ovulation. [4] Studies have also found that endometriomas occur two times more frequently in the left ovary (67%) than in the right one (33%), possibly due to the presence of the sigmoid colon on the left side.

  9. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    Benign cyst kidney; radiological appearances mimic renal cancer, A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming ...