Chocolate cysts from ovarian follicles

Jain S, S Jain, Smita Jain, Dalton ME, Maureen Dalton, M E Dalton
Fertility and Sterility · 1999 · vol. 72(5) , pp. 852–856 · doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(99)00367-2 · PMID:10560989 · W2042922690
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This paper describes the histological appearance of chocolate cysts derived from ovarian follicles.

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ObjectiveTo study the development of chocolate cysts by serial transvaginal ultrasonographic tracking of ovarian follicles.DesignRetrospective study.SettingDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, United Kingdom.Patient(s)We reviewed case notes of all patients who underwent laparoscopy for diathermy to endometriosis/ovarian diathermy/aspiration of ovarian cysts from 1989 to 1998. Twelve women with histories of infertility and proven chocolate cysts with documented ultrasonographic findings were included in the study.Intervention(s)Serial ultrasonographic tracking of ovarian follicles in the cycle leading to the development of the chocolate cysts, followed by ultrasonographic tracking of cysts for 3 months and laparoscopy.Main outcome measure(s)Development and formation of chocolate cysts.Result(s)The diagnosis of chocolate cysts was confirmed laparoscopically in all patients and histopathologically in four. Ultrasound confirmed that they had all developed from follicles.Conclusion(s)Chocolate cysts can develop from ovarian follicles.

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Endosonography Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Follicle Adult Female Humans Ovarian Cysts Ovarian Follicle Retrospective Studies Vagina

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