Complex Ovarian Cyst

The management of ovarian cysts depends on a number of factors, including age of the woman, size of the cyst, type of cyst as determined by ultrasound (simple or complex), level of CA-125 and the presence or not of symptoms.

The type of cyst is also an important consideration. A "simple cyst," containing only liquid material, is less likely to require surgery than a "complex cyst," containing a mixture of materials.

Endometriosis can cause complex ovarian cysts or endometriomas, also commonly called chocolate cysts. Up to 60% of women with endometriosis have ovarian involvement.

Women aged 50 years or older with complex or predominantly solid ovarian cysts should consider undergoing surgery even if the cyst is small. This is because, according to a recent study, there is a relatively high chance of these cysts becoming cancerous.

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