| Title |
Ovarian masses in adolescents / |
| Translation of Title |
Ovarian Masses in Adolescents. |
| Authors |
Bennett, Maria Louise Caroline |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
35 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Ovarian masses, Adolescent females, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian tumors, Ovarian cancer, Benign vs Malignant, Incidence, Risk factors, Diagnosis, Medical treatment, Surgical Treatment, Fertility preservation, Prognosis, Outcome. |
| Abstract [eng] |
This literature review addresses the subject of ovarian masses in adolescents, aged 10-19. It explores the two primary classifications of ovarian masses, namely, non-neoplastic and neoplastic. These formations, while relatively rare, can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of affected individuals, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and proper management strategies. The review further differentiates the clinical presentations and treatment methods of ovarian masses between adolescent and adult females. In conclusion, the review identifies that despite the low prevalence of ovarian tumors in adolescents, they are the most frequent reproductive organ tumors in this age demographic. It highlights the evolution of the medical approach from radical treatment towards more conservative, minimally invasive, and fertility-preserving methods such as laparoscopy. The review underscores the importance of individualized management strategies and emphasizes the need for additional research to better understand and optimize treatment approaches for this vulnerable patient demographic. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2023 |
