Can you see ovarian cyst on x ray

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Ovarian cancer is the second most common of all gynecologic malignancies. It is the leading cause of death in this category of diseases, frequently presenting as a complex cystic mass.

The finding of an adnexal cyst causes considerable anxiety in women due to the fear of malignancy.

However, the vast majority of adnexal cysts - even in postmenopausal women - are benign.

In this article we will focus on specific features of ovarian cysts that are helpful in making a differential diagnosis. We will present a roadmap for the diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian cystic masses, based on ultrasound and MRI findings.

In Ovarian Cystic Masses II the imaging features of normal ovaries and the most common ovarian cystic masses will be presented, as well as several less common cystic lesions.

• Step 1
  If a cystic pelvic mass is present, the first step is to find out if it is ovarian or non-ovarian in origin.
• Step 2
  The next step is to determine if the lesion can be categorized as one of the common, benign ovarian masses (simp
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