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Clinical Outcomes and Predictive Factors for Surgical Intervention in Fetal Ovarian Cysts: A Single-Center
Şükran Doğru1, Muhammed Burhan Tekin2, Fikriye Karanfil Yaman3
1Konya City Hospital, Perinatology, Turkey, Konya.
Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|June 1, 2026
Summary
Prenatal fetal ovarian cysts larger than 39 mm are more likely to require surgery. This finding aids in managing these cases and predicting surgical intervention needs.
Area of Science:
- Fetal medicine
- Pediatric surgery
- Diagnostic imaging
Background:
- Prenatal diagnosis of fetal ovarian cysts is increasing.
- Management strategies vary, necessitating better predictive tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate clinical outcomes of prenatally diagnosed fetal ovarian cysts.
- Identify predictors for surgical intervention.
- Guide postnatal management.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 15 fetal ovarian cyst cases.
- Analysis of sonographic features, cyst size, and complexity.
- Review of postnatal follow-up and surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- 53.3% of cysts required surgery; 46.7% resolved spontaneously.
- Cyst size ≥40 mm significantly predicted surgery (p=0.025).
- Optimal cut-off for predicting surgery was 39 mm (AUC: 0.875).
Conclusions:
- Larger prenatal cyst diameter increases the likelihood of postnatal surgery.
- A 39 mm threshold is a practical reference for surgical prediction.
- This aids in refining management protocols for fetal ovarian cysts.
