title: Adnexal masses in pregnancy.
abstract: With the advent of routine obstetrical ultrasound, the diagnosis of an adnexal mass in pregnancy has become increasingly common. Although the reported incidence and expected clinical course varies based on the gestational age at the time of diagnosis and the criteria used to define an adnexal mass, the majority of adnexal masses diagnosed in pregnancy are benign and are likely to resolve without complication or intervention. This review will discuss the epidemiology of adnexal masses in pregnancy, diagnostic tools, potential complications, and management options during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Mariam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Naqvi
authors.forename: Anjali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kaimal
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D057832:Watchful Waiting
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor