Functional cysts

Question 1

Types of benign functional cysts

Answer 1

1. Follicular cyst
2. Corpus luteal cyst
3. Theca luteal cyst

Question 2

Functional ovarian cyst

Answer 2

1. Sac forms on the surface of the woman’s ovary that holds the maturing egg ( during or after ovulation)
2. Cyst forms when ovary does not release egg and sac fills up with fluid instead.
3. Commonly regress after several menstrual cycles

Question 3

How does a Corpus luteal cyst present?

Answer 3

1. Occur following ovulation 2. Present with pain due to rupture or hemorrhage

Question 4

Theca luteal cysts

Answer 4

1. Associated with pregnancy espec multiple pregnancy

2. Diagnosed routinely on ultrasound