Diagnóstico prenatal de 10 quistes de ovario fetal: manejo posnatal / Prenatal diagnosis of 10 fetal ovarian cysts: postnatal management

Antecedentes: los quistes ováricos fetales son la primera causa de quiste intraabdominal en fetos femeninos. Método: se recogieron datos maternos, del parto, características del quiste y el manejo. Período de estudio: año 2006 y primer trimestre de 2012. Resultados: se diagnosticaron 10 casos, todos ellos durante el tercer trimestre. Más frecuentemente unilaterales y de localización izquierda. En 9 de los casos el parto fue eutócico y a término. Uno concluyó en cesárea por fallo de inducción, con pesos fetales y Apgar normales. Sólo uno requirió cirugía posparto, el resto desapareció o redujeron su tamaño posteriormente. Conclusiones: la ecografía del tercer trimestre es fundamental en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de los quistes ováricos fetales, los que suelen tener localización unilateral izquierda. Los quistes ováricos de menor tamaño (<5 cm), tienen un mejor pronóstico y la mayoría se resuelven espontáneamente o no aumentan su tamaño. Se recomienda una actitud conservadora y seguimiento posnatal de los fetos. Aquellos quistes que superan los 5 cm y no disminuyen de tamaño pueden precisar tratamiento quirúrgico posparto.

Background: fetal ovarian cysts are the main cause of abdominal cysts in female fetuses. Methods: were collected maternal data, delivery, cyst characteristics and management. Study period: 2006 and first quarter of 2012. Results: 10 cases were diagnosed, all of them in the third trimester. The majority had unilateral left location. In 9 cases the birth was euthocic and one case of cesarean because of failure of induction. All of them with normal Apgar test and weights. One case needed postnatal surgery. The rest of the ovarian cyst solved spontaneously or reduced their sizes later. Conclusions: ultrasound of the third trimester is critical in the diagnosis and management of fetal ovarian cysts, which are usually left unilateral location. Ovarian cysts <5 cm, have a better prognosis and most resolve spontaneously or not increase in size. We recommend a conservative approach and postnatal ultrasound monitoring. Those cysts which exceed 5 cm and not shrink postpartum may require surgical treatment.

Quiste ovárico fetal: diagnóstico prenatal y manejo quirúrgico postnatal exitoso / Prenatal diagnosis of fetal ovarian cyst

Los quistes ováricos son el tumor abdominal mas frecuente en las recién nacidas. Presentan complicadones agudas y a largo plazo. La más frecuente es la torsión anexial que presenta dificultades diagnósticas en la etapa neonatal. El diagnóstico prenatal es fundamental para el manejo oportuno de las pacientes. Existen diferentes alternativas terapéuticas donde la cirugía mínimamente invasiva y conservadora juega un importante rol. Presentamos el caso de una recién nacida macrosómica con diagnóstico prenatal de quiste ovárico no complicado que sufrió torsión durante los primeros días de vida y se resolvió exitosamente en forma quirúrgica conservadora gracias a un manejo multidisciplinario.

Ovarian cysts are the most common abdominal tumor in female newborns. They could develop acute or long term complications. The most frequent complication is adnexal torsion, which presents with diagnostic difficulties in the neonatal period. Prenatal diagnosis is essential for the prompt management of patients. There are different treatment options where conservative and minimally invasive surgery plays an important role. We report a female newborn with prenatal diagnosis of macrosomia and uncomplicated ovarian cyst, which suffered adnexal torsion during the first days of life and was successfully resolved with a conservative surgical management by a multidisciplinary staff.

Prenatal Diagnosis and Clinical Outcome of Fetal Ovarian Cysts / 대한주산의학회잡지

PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ultrasonographic finding and clinical course of fetal ovarian cysts. METHODS:A retrospective study of 11 cases of fetal ovarian cysts, evaluated by prenatal and postnatal ultrasonographic studies was conducted. We analyzed the demographic factors, the ultrasonographic findings, the change of ultrasonographic parameters, the mode of delivery, the management of ovarian cysts and pathologic finding. RESULTS:In all cases, fetal ovarian cysts were unilateral simple cysts at the time of diagnosis. The mean sizes of the ovarian cysts were 29.7 mm on prenatal and 19.8 mm on postnatal studies. In four of the 11 cases, the ultrasonographic patterns of cysts changed from simple to complicated cysts on serial monitorng, and one of them required postnatal surgery. Ten of 11 cases were spontaneously resolved during perinatal follow-up ultrasound. CONCLUSION:We recommend continuous ultrasonographic assessment of antenatally diagnosed ovarian cysts, which is helpful to predict the outcome of cysts and decide on the management.

A case of Antenatally diagnosed Changing Sonographic Findings of a Twisted Fetal Ovarian Cyst / 대한산부인과학회지

Ovarian cysts are common incidental findings in term infants and, if unusually large, may result in dystocia, torsion, or rupture. We report the case in which serial sonographic examination revealed changing pattern of cystic ovarian mass from hypoechogenic to well defined multiseptated echogenic during pregnancy. Postnatal T2-weighted MR images revealed a multilocular with high signal density. After delivery a laparotomy was performed, and a twisted ovary measuring 6.7x5x4.5 cm was removed. Ovarian torsion was left-sided and had been almost autoamputated. The resected specimens were nontense, thin walled cysts, filled with hemorrhage like fluid. Histological examination demonstrated the presence of lymphangioma with widespread hemorrhage and necrosis. The neonate did well after the procedure.

Ultrasonographic Findings as Prognostic Factor in Fetal Ovarian Cysts / 대한산부인과학회지

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether there was any correlation between sonographic parameters and perinatal course of fetal ovarian cysts. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of cases from July, 1994 through February, 2003. The pre- and postnatal data of 10 fetuses who prenatally diagnosed to have an ovarian cyst, delivered and followed up in our obstetric center were analyzed. Maternal age, gestational age of diagnosis, ovarian cyst location, size, combined anomaly, mode of delivery, changes of ultrasonographic parameters, management of ovarian cysts and pathologic findings were reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 10 fetal ovarian cysts were all purely cystic, with well defined margins. Three of 10 cases (30%) showed antenatal sonographic patterns of complicated cysts (2 septa, 1 intraluminal echo) which spontaneously resolved during serial sonographic monitoring. In 2 cases the sonographic findings became complicated postnatally and were operated on revealing dermoid cyst with torsion. Five uncomplicated cysts of 10 cases were spontaneously resolved during perinatal follow-up. In eight cases of ovarian cysts larger than 4 cm, there was only one case which required postnatal surgery. CONCLUSION: There was no single ultrasonographic parameter (internal echoes, septum, character, size) to predict perinatal course of ovarian cysts including spontaneous resolution, torsion and need of operation.

A Case of Antenatally Diagnosed Fetal Ovarian Cyst / 대한산부인과학회잡지

Ovarian cysts in the newborn are uncormnon. Fetal ovarian cysts are being diagnosed with inaeasing fiequency with development of obstetrical sonography. Most of these cysts are found within the first few months of life and have no clinical significance. But, a large ovarian cyst would be founded antenatally with sonography. A large ovarian cyst can cause life-theatening complications during parturition and in the neonatal period. We have experienced a case of fetal ovarian cyst in a 32-year-old primiparous woman with antenatal sonography and report our experience with a brief review of literatures.