Sonographic Spectrum of Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cysts

• Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine Vol. 21; no. 8; pp. 879 - 886
• Main Author: Jain, Kiran A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Laurel, MD Am inst Ulrrasound Med 01.08.2002; American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; cystic mass; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Female genital diseases; Genital system. Mammary gland; Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics; Hemorrhage - diagnostic imaging; hemorrhagic cysts; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Medical sciences; Non tumoral diseases; Ovarian Cysts - diagnostic imaging; Ovarian Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; reticular pattern; sonogram; Ultrasonic investigative techniques; Ultrasonography; Sonography; Human; Review; Hemorrhage; Spectral analysis; Female genital diseases; Ovarian diseases; Ovary; Vaginal route; Echography; Cyst; Female; Benign neoplasm; Diagnosis; Semiology
• ISSN: 0278-4297; 1550-9613
• DOI: 10.7863/jum.2002.21.8.879

Objective. To present the spectrum of sonographic findings associated with hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. Methods. Experience with making specific and correct diagnosis of hemorrhagic cysts with the use of sonography was reviewed, and the spectrum of sonographic findings was identified. Results. Endovaginal sonography facilitated excellent visualization of internal architectural details of an adnexal mass, which enabled specific diagnosis of hemorrhagic cysts instead of other adnexal masses. Conclusions. A hemorrhagic cyst is a common and important entity to recognize and diagnose correctly, and because it can be confused with more ominous conditions, it is important to recognize its specific diagnostic patterns.