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World J Obstet Gynecol. Nov 10, 2015; 4(4): 108-112
Published online Nov 10, 2015. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v4.i4.108
Published online Nov 10, 2015. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v4.i4.108
Ovarian simple cysts in asymptomatic postmenopausal women detected at transvaginal ultrasound: A review of literature
Juan Luis Alcazar, Leire Juez, Maria Caparros, Ana Salas, Tania Errasti, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
Naroa Martinez, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Universitario Cruces, 48903 Bilbao, Spain
Author contributions: Alcazar JL contributed to literature search, study design, analysis of data, and writting draft; Martinez N contributed to analysis of data and draft approval; Juez L and Errasti T contributed to study design and draft approval; Caparros M and Salas A contributed to draft approval.
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Correspondence to: Juan Luis Alcazar, MD, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Avenida Pío XII 36, 31008 Pamplona, Spain. jlalcazar@unav.es
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Received: May 8, 2015
Peer-review started: May 9, 2015
First decision: July 10, 2015
Revised: September 9, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 10, 2015
Processing time: 185 Days and 12.4 Hours
Peer-review started: May 9, 2015
First decision: July 10, 2015
Revised: September 9, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: November 10, 2015
Processing time: 185 Days and 12.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The problem of ovarian simple cysts in asymptomatic postmenopausal women remains a controversial issue in gynecological practice. We have performed a literature review about this topic. We have found that ovarian simple cysts are relatively common in asymptomatic postmenopausal women. The risk of malignancy is very low. Histologically, most cysts are serous cystadenomas. When managed conservatively, a significant number resolve spontaneously or remain unchanged.