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Adnexal masses in pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 1, 2015
Summary
Most adnexal masses found during pregnancy via ultrasound are benign and resolve on their own. This review covers their diagnosis, complications, and management during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Routine obstetrical ultrasound has increased the detection of adnexal masses during pregnancy.
- The incidence and clinical course of these masses vary with gestational age and diagnostic criteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology of adnexal masses in pregnancy.
- To discuss diagnostic tools, potential complications, and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on adnexal masses in pregnancy.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on diagnosis and management.
Main Results:
- The majority of adnexal masses diagnosed during pregnancy are benign.
- Most masses resolve spontaneously without intervention.
Conclusions:
- Adnexal masses in pregnancy are common but usually benign.
- Management should be tailored based on mass characteristics and gestational age.
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