weekly_question 27/2/2022

[Admin]

A ten-year old female presents with abdominal pain and a left ovarian mass on ultrasound. Which of the following findings would suggest an ipsilateral ovarian preserving procedure as the best option?

A elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein

B simple cyst on ultrasound

C tumor diameter of 10 cm

D frozen section reveals mucinous histology

[Admin]

correct answer
B simple cyst on ultrasound

Most ovarian masses in children are benign and ipsilateral ovarian preservation is desirable. Elevated tumor markers, a solid mass and malignant frozen section histology would indicate that ipsilateral ovarian preservation is inappropriate.

[Nemri]

B

[Amjad4ek]

A

[Admin]

correct answer
B simple cyst on ultrasound

Most ovarian masses in children are benign and ipsilateral ovarian preservation is desirable. Elevated tumor markers, a solid mass and malignant frozen section histology would indicate that ipsilateral ovarian preservation is inappropriate.