The term ovarian tumor and cysts applies to any swelling or enlargement due to over-growth of tissues, where it can either be benign or malignant. In the case of malignancy, it leads to fast proliferation of the morbid cells. A cyst is a swelling filled with fluid or semi-solid matter and in most cases is a harmless over-growth except that it may increase the size of an organ, giving the latter an ugly appearance. A cystic tumor may contain cavities. In certain cases, the formation of cysts and tumours in the ovaries does not necessarily signify disease. Still, the condition should not be neglected.
Symptoms of ovarian tumors and cysts are generally painless in most women and are accompanied by conditions like enlargement of abdomen, dislocation of uterus, Leucorrhea, feverishness and dropsy. Treatment of the Ovarian Tumors and Cysts by Magnetic Therapy is also effective. North poles of the magnets should be applied bilaterally a little below the navel for 20 to 30 minutes once daily. Mixed magnetized water should also be taken four times daily. This application is also suitable against any other disease of ovaries like ovaritis, abscesses, induration (hardening) and atrophy.
An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with liquid or semi-liquid material arising in an ovary. The number of diagnoses of ovarian cysts has increased with the widespread implementation of regular physical examinations and ultrasound technology. The finding of an ovarian cyst causes considerable anxiety for women because of the fear of malignancy, but the vast majority of ovarian cysts are benign.
Each month, normally functioning ovaries develop small cysts called Graafian follicles. At mid cycle, a single dominant follicle up to 2.8 cm in diameter releases a mature oocyte. The ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which, at maturity, is a 1.5- to 2-cm structure with a cystic center. In the absence of fertilization of the oocyte, it undergoes progressive fibrosis and shrinkage. If fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum initially enlarges and then gradually decreases in size during pregnancy.
Ovarian tumors and cysts arising in the normal process of ovulation are called functional cysts and are always benign. They may be follicular and luteal, sometimes called theca-lutein cysts. These cysts can be stimulated by gonadotropins, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). Multiple functional cysts can occur as a result of excessive gonadotropin stimulation or sensitivity. In gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (hydatidiform mole and choriocarcinoma) and rarely in multiple and diabetic pregnancy, hCG causes a condition called hyperreactio luteinalis. In patients being treated for infertility, ovulation induction with gonadotropins (FSH and luteinizing hormone [LH]), and rarely clomiphene citrate, may lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, especially if accompanied by hCG administration.
Neoplastic cysts arise by inappropriate overgrowth of cells within the ovary and may be malignant or benign. Malignant neoplasms may arise from all ovarian cell types and tissues. By far, the most frequent are those arising from the surface epithelium (mesothelium), and most of these are partially cystic lesions. The benign counterparts of these cancers are serous and mucinous cystadenomas. Other malignant ovarian tumors may contain cystic areas, and these include granulosa cell tumors from sex cord stromal cells and germ cell tumors from primordial germ cells. Teratomas are a form of germ cell tumor containing elements from all 3 embryonic germ layers, ie, ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm.
Endometriomas are cysts filled with blood arising from the ectopic endometrium. In polycystic ovary syndrome, the ovary often contains multiple cystic follicles 2-5 mm in diameter as viewed on sonograms. The cysts themselves are never the main problem, and discussion of this disease is beyond the scope of this article. Ovarian Tumor and cysts can turn to serious complication during reproduction of the female. Thus, it is advisable to go for immediate treatment once it is diagnosed.
