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Adnexal mass; Abdominal CT shows a 7.1 × 4.3 × 5.4 cm septal cystic, solid mass was detected on the left adnexal, and the solid components were enhanced. Specialty: Gynaecology: Symptoms: Pain of the pelvic / illiac regions especially if it involves the ovaries or fallopian tubes: Types: Benign or malignant; simple or complex
Surgery is the most accurate method of diagnosis. [2] Treatment is by surgery to either untwist and fix the ovary in place or to remove it. [2] [1] The ovary will often recover, even if the condition has been present for some time. [5] In those who have had a prior ovarian torsion, there is a 10% chance the other will also be affected. [4]
An adnexal mass is a significant finding that often indicates ovarian cancer, especially if it is fixed, nodular, irregular, solid, and/or bilateral. 13–21% of adnexal masses are caused by malignancy; however, there are other benign causes of adnexal masses, including ovarian follicular cyst, leiomyoma, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy ...
63% of ectopic pregnancies present with an adnexal mass. Depending on the size of the mass, it could be a medical emergency. Depending on the size of the mass, it could be a medical emergency. The term "adnexectomy" in gynaecology is often used for salpingo - oophorectomy (removal of both: fallopian tubes and ovaries).
The adnexal structures are similarly palpated, noting any enlargement of the ovaries and if present, the size, shape, mobility, consistency, and tenderness of ovarian/adnexal masses. [22] Normally Fallopian tubes are not palpable. An additional component of the pelvic examination may include recto-vaginal examination. [20]
Krukenberg tumors often come to the attention when they cause abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, ascites, or pain during sexual intercourse.Krukenberg tumors can occasionally provoke a reaction of the ovarian stroma which leads to hormone production, that results in vaginal bleeding, a change in menstrual habits, or hirsutism, [3] or occasionally virilization [4] as a main symptom.
PTCs may be found at surgery or during an imaging examination that is performed for another reason. Larger lesions may reach 20 or more cm in diameter and become symptomatic exerting pressure and pain symptoms in the lower abdomen. [3] Large cysts can lead to torsion of the adnexa inflicting acute pain. [3] [4]
Gynecological surgery refers to surgery on the female reproductive system usually performed by gynecologists. It includes procedures for benign conditions, cancer, infertility, and incontinence. [1] Gynecological surgery may occasionally be performed for optional or cosmetic purposes, such as hymenoplasty or labiaplasty.