Abstract

FUENTEALBA T, Isabel. QUISTES OVARICOS EN RECIEN NACIDAS, NIÑAS Y ADOLESCENTES: ASPECTOS ULTRASONOGRAFICOS. Rev. chil. radiol. [online]. 2006, vol.12, n.1, pp. 15-20. ISSN 0717-9308.  doi: 10.4067/S0717-93082006000100006.

Ovarian cysts are a common finding detected by ultrasound in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. Most ovarian cysts in paediatric patients are functional, developed from ovarian follicles and usually resolve without treatment. Modern management schemes proposed a conservative approach, close observation and follow up by ultrasound. Surgical intervention is reserved for symptomatic patients, ovarian torsion or signs of malignancy

Keywords : Adolescents; Children; Neonates; Ovarian cysts; Paediatric.