title: Office management of ovarian cysts.
abstract: Ovarian cysts are detected in female patients of all ages. The patient's age, the size of the cyst, and the ultrasound appearance are helpful in determining which ovarian cysts necessitate observation and which necessitate surgical excision. The cancer antigen 125 level alone does not help to distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian cysts. The combination of benign findings on pelvic examination, a benign ultrasound appearance, and a cancer antigen 125 level within normal limits indicates a benign origin in practically all cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Magrina
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Cornella
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008593:Menopause; D008598:Menstruation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D018394:CA-125 Antigen