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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Ovarian inclusion cyst (OIC)
Synonyms
- Epithelial inclusion cyst
- Cortical inclusion cyst
- Germinal inclusion cyst
- Ovarian epithelial inclusions
Definitions
- Invagination of ovarian cortical surface epithelium with loss of communication with ovarian surface and subsequent cyst formation
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Laing FC et al: US of the ovary and adnexa: to worry or not to worry? Radiographics. 32(6):1621-39; discussion 1640-2, 2012
- Mohaghegh P et al: Imaging strategy for early ovarian cancer: characterization of adnexal masses with conventional and advanced imaging techniques. Radiographics. 32(6):1751-73, 2012
- Sharma A et al: Assessing the malignant potential of ovarian inclusion cysts in postmenopausal women within the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS): a prospective cohort study. BJOG. 119(2):207-19, 2012
- Levine D et al: Management of asymptomatic ovarian and other adnexal cysts imaged at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement. Radiology. 256(3):943-54, 2010
- Takeuchi M et al: Manifestations of the female reproductive organs on MR images: changes induced by various physiologic states. Radiographics. 30(4):1147, 2010
- Dubeau L: The cell of origin of ovarian epithelial tumours. Lancet Oncol. 9(12):1191-7, 2008
- Dikensoy E et al: Serum CA-125 is a good predictor of benign disease in patients with postmenopausal ovarian cysts. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 28(1):45-7, 2007
- McDonald JM et al: The incidental postmenopausal adnexal mass. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 49(3):506-16, 2006
- Dørum A et al: Prevalence and histologic diagnosis of adnexal cysts in postmenopausal women: an autopsy study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 192(1):48-54, 2005
- Heller DS et al: Are germinal inclusion cysts markers of ovulation? Gynecol Oncol. 96(2):496-9, 2005
- Jung SE et al: CT and MR imaging of ovarian tumors with emphasis on differential diagnosis. Radiographics. 22(6):1305-25, 2002
- Feeley KM et al: Precursor lesions of ovarian epithelial malignancy. Histopathology. 38(2):87-95, 2001
- Kupfer MC et al: Transvaginal sonographic evaluation of multiple peripherally distributed echogenic foci of the ovary: prevalence and histologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(2):483-6, 1998
- Brandt KR et al: Focal calcifications in otherwise ultrasonographically normal ovaries. Radiology. 198(2):415-7, 1996
- Outwater EK et al: Normal adnexa uteri specimens: anatomic basis of MR imaging features. Radiology. 201(3):751-5, 1996
- Atri M et al: Endovaginal sonographic appearance of benign ovarian masses. Radiographics. 14(4):747-60; discussion 761-2, 1994
- Mittal KR et al: Contralateral ovary in unilateral ovarian carcinoma: a search for preneoplastic lesions. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 12(1):59-63, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Ovarian inclusion cyst (OIC)
Synonyms
- Epithelial inclusion cyst
- Cortical inclusion cyst
- Germinal inclusion cyst
- Ovarian epithelial inclusions
Definitions
- Invagination of ovarian cortical surface epithelium with loss of communication with ovarian surface and subsequent cyst formation
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Laing FC et al: US of the ovary and adnexa: to worry or not to worry? Radiographics. 32(6):1621-39; discussion 1640-2, 2012
- Mohaghegh P et al: Imaging strategy for early ovarian cancer: characterization of adnexal masses with conventional and advanced imaging techniques. Radiographics. 32(6):1751-73, 2012
- Sharma A et al: Assessing the malignant potential of ovarian inclusion cysts in postmenopausal women within the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS): a prospective cohort study. BJOG. 119(2):207-19, 2012
- Levine D et al: Management of asymptomatic ovarian and other adnexal cysts imaged at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement. Radiology. 256(3):943-54, 2010
- Takeuchi M et al: Manifestations of the female reproductive organs on MR images: changes induced by various physiologic states. Radiographics. 30(4):1147, 2010
- Dubeau L: The cell of origin of ovarian epithelial tumours. Lancet Oncol. 9(12):1191-7, 2008
- Dikensoy E et al: Serum CA-125 is a good predictor of benign disease in patients with postmenopausal ovarian cysts. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 28(1):45-7, 2007
- McDonald JM et al: The incidental postmenopausal adnexal mass. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 49(3):506-16, 2006
- Dørum A et al: Prevalence and histologic diagnosis of adnexal cysts in postmenopausal women: an autopsy study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 192(1):48-54, 2005
- Heller DS et al: Are germinal inclusion cysts markers of ovulation? Gynecol Oncol. 96(2):496-9, 2005
- Jung SE et al: CT and MR imaging of ovarian tumors with emphasis on differential diagnosis. Radiographics. 22(6):1305-25, 2002
- Feeley KM et al: Precursor lesions of ovarian epithelial malignancy. Histopathology. 38(2):87-95, 2001
- Kupfer MC et al: Transvaginal sonographic evaluation of multiple peripherally distributed echogenic foci of the ovary: prevalence and histologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 171(2):483-6, 1998
- Brandt KR et al: Focal calcifications in otherwise ultrasonographically normal ovaries. Radiology. 198(2):415-7, 1996
- Outwater EK et al: Normal adnexa uteri specimens: anatomic basis of MR imaging features. Radiology. 201(3):751-5, 1996
- Atri M et al: Endovaginal sonographic appearance of benign ovarian masses. Radiographics. 14(4):747-60; discussion 761-2, 1994
- Mittal KR et al: Contralateral ovary in unilateral ovarian carcinoma: a search for preneoplastic lesions. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 12(1):59-63, 1993
