[Large size solitary luteinizing follicular cysts in puerperium]

Minerva Ginecol. 1992 Apr;44(4):201-4.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

One case of large solitary luteinized follicle cyst of puerperium is reported. The patient presented with a palpable adnexal mass at four weeks post-partum. The ovarian cyst was solitary and unilocular and had a diameter of 14 cm. On microscopical examination the lining of the cyst consisted of luteinized cells that exhibited focal nuclear atypicality.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Luteinizing Hormone / metabolism
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Cysts / pathology
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Luteinizing Hormone