Presentation
Allergic reaction after dinner. No abdominal complaints.
Patient Data
Age: 16 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hemorrhagic ovarian cyst
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The left ovary presents a cystic mass with hyperechoic lace-like content. Approximate size 51x39 mm. There is no vascular signal on the Doppler scan. No calcifications or papillary projections inside the cyst.
Normal right ovary.
Normal-sized uterus.
Case Discussion
Typical ultrasound findings of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts:
- lace-like reticular echoes
- thin wall
- no vascularity inside the cyst on Doppler scan
- posterior acoustic enhancement
Some hemorrhagic ovarian cysts can be symptomatic; this patient had no abdominal complaints.
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