Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma: evaluating the pelvic mass.
An ovarian mucinous cystadenoma does not cause symptoms until it becomes very large. In women who present with nonspecific abdominal complaints, a pelvic examination must be performed and a high index of suspicion for pelvic pathology must be maintained. Mucinous cystadenomas are benign, allowing a conservative approach to treatment, especially in young patients who wish to maintain fertility.
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University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita.
Kellerman
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Abbott
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D000328:Adult; D018291:Cystadenoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003663:Decision Trees; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy