Prenatal diagnosis and management of fetal ovarian cysts

Authors

  • H Ben Hamouda (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author
  • S Ghanmi (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author
  • H Bouchahda (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author
  • S Jerbi (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author
  • A Nouri (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author
  • H Soua (1) Service de néonatologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (2) Service de gynéco-obstétrique, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (3) Service de radiologie, CHU Tahar Sfar, 5111 Mahdia, Tunisie ; (4) Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, CHU Fattouma Bourguiba, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie Author

Keywords:

Kyste ovarien fœtal, Diagnostic prénatal, Echographie, Prise en charge

Abstract

Objectives: Analyze the clinical characteristics of fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed in utero by prenatal ultrasound and the outcome of postnatal management. Methods: Retrospective study of 7 fetal ovarian cysts diagnosed in utero by prenatal ultrasound in 7 fetuses with clinical and ultrasound follow-up from birth until spontaneous or surgical resolution. Results: The mean gestational age of prenatal diagnosis by ultrasound was 34.7 weeks. Fetal ultrasound showed an abdominal-pelvic cystic mass in all cases, 3 of which (42.8%) were already complicated by intracystic hemorrhage. The mean size of the cysts was 60.8 mm. A surgical procedure was performed in 4 patients (57%). Conclusion: Ultrasound monitoring of pregnancies allows prenatal diagnosis of most fetal ovarian cysts and planning for careful management in order to avoid complications and safeguard fertility potential.

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Published

2019-09-30

Issue

No. 15 (2019): July / September 2019

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Original Article

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