title: Ovarian mucinous cystadenoma: evaluating the pelvic mass.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hein
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Kellerman
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Abbott
mesh_terms: 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