Ovarian Cyst
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are found on the ovaries; widely known to occur in women and are mostly benign.
Types of Ovarian Cysts:
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Functional Cysts:
- Follicle cysts: These develop when the egg-containing sac, or follicle, doesn't burst or release its egg during ovulation.
- Corpus luteum cysts: These are created when blood or fluid fills the corpus luteum, a transient mass that develops after ovulation. They normally don't do any harm and go away on their own in a few months
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Pathological Cysts:
- Chocolate cysts, or endometrioid cysts: These are brought on by endometriosis, which is the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
- Dermoid cysts: Made of embryonic cells, these cysts include tissue such as skin, hair, or teeth.
- Cystadenomas: These can grow to be quite large and originate from ovarian tissue.