Pediatric Ovarian Tumors

Ovarian cysts are common in teenage girls. These are usually normal cystic structures that arise during the normal monthly cycle. Ovarian tumors are benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) masses that form on one or both of a girl’s ovaries.

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What are Pediatric Ovarian Tumors?

The ovaries produce hormones, and store and release eggs. Tumors can form on one or both ovaries, often occurring in clusters.

How are Pediatric Ovarian Tumors treated?

Should the cyst enlarge to an abnormal size it may require excision. Saving the ovary is possible in benign tumors. Often, this can be done with a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach that saves the associated ovary. If the cyst is very large an open operation may be required to remove it.

Ovarian tumors and cysts occasionally cause twisting of the ovary and fallopian tube. In these cases, they are found when a patient is evaluated for abdominal pain. Twisted ovaries require prompt surgery to prevent damage to the ovary from lack of circulation.

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