Ovarian Tumours along with pregnancy

ABSTRACT

Pregnancy complicated by ovarian tumours is rare. 18 women having ovarian tumours associated with pregnancy were admitted at Liaquat Medical College Hospital, Hyderabad from January 1991 to October 1994. All cases of ovarian tumours were more than 6 cms in diameter and were confirmed at Laparotomy. 65 percent of the ovarian tumours were diagnosed during 1st and 2nd trimester, therefore, the role of the clinical examination and ultrasound in early pregnancy is emphasized as a diagnostic aid. 25 percent were diagnosed during Caesarean section and puerperium. This underlines the importance of examining the ovaries at the time of Caesarean sections and careful abdominal examination during puerperium