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William Thoburn Randazzo¹, Arie Franco, Saudiqa Hoossainy

¹Department of Radiology, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, Georgia, USA.

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Summary

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The daughter cyst sign indicates a simple ovarian cyst, not an ectopic pregnancy. This case highlights a rare instance in a young McCune-Albright syndrome patient.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

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Gynecologic pathology

Background:

The daughter cyst sign is a specific sonographic finding for uncomplicated ovarian cysts.
It is crucial to differentiate ovarian cysts from ectopic pregnancies in reproductive-aged individuals.
McCune-Albright syndrome is associated with precocious puberty, leading to early ovarian follicular development.

Observation:

A 3-year-old female with McCune-Albright syndrome presented with symptoms mimicking ectopic pregnancy.
Sonography revealed an uncomplicated ovarian cyst exhibiting the daughter cyst sign.
This finding was initially concerning for ectopic pregnancy due to the patient's precocious puberty.

Findings:

The daughter cyst sign was definitively identified, confirming an uncomplicated ovarian cyst.
The patient's presentation, despite precocious puberty, did not involve an ectopic pregnancy.
This case underscores the importance of considering benign gynecologic conditions even in the presence of hormonal abnormalities.

Implications:

Accurate sonographic interpretation is vital for differentiating benign ovarian cysts from emergent conditions like ectopic pregnancy.
Understanding the spectrum of findings in McCune-Albright syndrome is essential for appropriate clinical management.
This case expands the differential diagnosis for the daughter cyst sign in pediatric patients with hormonal imbalances.