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Revision as of 05:28, 10 May 2021

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sarah Elsayed, MD., MPH.[2]

Synonyms and keywords:

Overview

Historical Perspective

[Disease name] was first discovered by [name of scientist], a [nationality + occupation], in [year]/during/following [event].

The association between [important risk factor/cause] and [disease name] was made in/during [year/event].

In [year], [scientist] was the first to discover the association between [risk factor] and the development of [disease name].

In [year], [gene] mutations were first implicated in the pathogenesis of [disease name].

There have been several outbreaks of [disease name], including -----.

In [year], [diagnostic test/therapy] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].

Classification

Adnexal masses are divided into two types based on their origin: gynecological origin and non-gynecological origin. Each group is further subdivided into benign and malignant. ^[1]

Gynecological Origin

Benign Ovarian:

- Corpus luteum cyst

- Follicular cyst

- Luteuma of pregnancy

- Mature teratoma

- Ovarian torsion

- Polycystic ovaries

- Mucinous and serous cystadenoma

- Theca leutin cyst

Malignant Ovarian:

- Borderline tumors

- Epithelial carcinoma

- Ovarian germ cell tumor

- Ovarian Sarcoma

- Stromal tumor

Benign Nonovarian:

- Ectopic pregnancy

- Endometrioma

- Hydrosalpinx

- Leiomyoma

- Tubo-ovarian abscess

Malignant Nonovarian:

- Endometrial carcinoma

- Fallopian tube carcinoma

Non-Gynecological Origin

Benign:

- Appendiceal abscess

- Appendicitis

- Bladder diverticulum

- Diverticular abscess

- Nerve sheath tumor

- Pelvic kidney

- Peritoneal cyst

- Ureteral diverticulum

Malignant:

- Gastrointestinal carcinoma

- Krukenberg tumor

- Metastasis

- Retroperitoneal sarcoma

Pathophysiology

The pathophysiology of adnexal mass depends on the histological subtype and varies according to age, reproductive status, and location.

- Endometrioma is an ectopic endometrial tissue that bleeds in a single or both ovaries leading to the development of hemorrhagic/ chocolate cyst^[2].

- Ovarian tumors most commonly have an epithelial origin, leading to high-grade serous carcinoma in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or the peritoneum^[3]. The second common origin is primordial germ cells developing teratoma ( dermoid cyst), which is the most common benign germ cell tumor in the ovaries, dysgerminomas, mixed germ cell tumors and yolk sac tumors which are malignant^[4].

- Krukenberg tumors develop as hematogenous of the colon, breasts, and endometrial tumors to the ovaries and fallopian tubes^[5].

- Physiologic cysts, such as follicular cysts, which form due to the failure of formed follicles to rupture, and corpus leutum cysts, which form due to the failure of corpus leutum involution during early pregnancy^[6]. Leutoma of pregnancy is the corpus leutum cyst in a solid form rather than cystic^[7].

- Tubo-ovarian abscess, hydrosalpinx, pyosalpinx are inflammatory complications of untreated pelvic inflammatory disease^[8].

Causes

Adnexal mass is most commonly caused by ovaries and fallopian tubes masses, with etiologies that differ depending on the patient's age and reproductive status. Endometrioma is the most common benign cause of adnexal mass. While, epithelial carcinoma in the ovaries is the most common malignant cause. ^[9]

Differentiating ((Page name)) from other Diseases

[Disease name] must be differentiated from other diseases that cause [clinical feature 1], [clinical feature 2], and [clinical feature 3], such as [differential dx1], [differential dx2], and [differential dx3].

OR

[Disease name] must be differentiated from [[differential dx1], [differential dx2], and [differential dx3].

Epidemiology and Demographics

At the age of 35, the prevalence of adnexal mass in the United States of America is approximately 153 per 100,000 women. However, Women of all ages can develop adnexal mass with no racial preference ^[10].

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

OR

The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] may be occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral.

Screening

According to the American College of Physicians and the United States Preventive Services Taskforce, screening for ovarian cancer with a bimanual pelvic examination is not recommended in asymptomatic and non-pregnant women ^[11].

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Common complications of adnexal mass include hemorrhagic ovarian cysts, ovarian cyst rupture, and adnexal torsion with resulting in ischemia and necrosis.

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of adnexal mass.

History and Symptoms

The most common symptom is lower abdominal or pelvic pain with pressure character that can be associated with vaginal bleeding^[12]. Other associated symptoms such as dyspareunia, bloating, and abdominal distension, urinary symptoms raise suspicion of malignancy^[11]

The onset and duration of the pain dictate the urgency of intervention. Sudden onset of severe pelvic pain during the first trimester of pregnancy, or associated with fever require immediate evaluation in the urgent care clinic or the emergency department to exclude ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ruptures ovarian cyst, tubo-ovarian abscess, or ovarian torsion12

The broad spectrum of diseases causing adnexal mass is guided by age, parity, contraception methods, use of ovulation induction medication, and family history of breast or gynecological tumors particularly of associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations11

Physical Examination

The presence of a palpable mass on pelvic examination is diagnostic of adnexal mass. Although not palpating any mass does not exclude the diagnosis and still requires imagining studies.

Laboratory Findings

An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].

OR

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

OR

[Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].

OR

Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].

OR

There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].

Electrocardiogram

There are no ECG findings associated with an adnexal mass.

X-ray

There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name].

OR

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name]. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

Ultrasound

Transvaginal ultrasound is necessary to diagnose adnexal mass. The best modality is to combine transvaginal ultrasound with transabdominal ultrasound to better realize the characteristics of the mass and whether benign or malignant^[13]. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name]. However, an echocardiography/ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

CT scan

There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name].

OR

[Location] CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on CT scan suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no CT scan findings associated with [disease name]. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

MRI

There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name].

OR

[Location] MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on MRI suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

There are no MRI findings associated with [disease name]. However, an MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].

Other Imaging Findings

There are no other imaging findings associated with an adnexal mass.

Other Diagnostic Studies

There are no other diagnostic studies associated with [disease name].

OR

[Diagnostic study] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

OR

Other diagnostic studies for [disease name] include [diagnostic study 1], which demonstrates [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3], and [diagnostic study 2], which demonstrates [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].

Treatment

Medical Therapy

There is no treatment for [disease name]; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.

OR

Supportive therapy for [disease name] includes [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and [therapy 3].

OR

The majority of cases of [disease name] are self-limited and require only supportive care.

OR

[Disease name] is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment.

OR

The mainstay of treatment for [disease name] is [therapy].

OR The optimal therapy for [malignancy name] depends on the stage at diagnosis.

OR

[Therapy] is recommended among all patients who develop [disease name].

OR

Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with [disease subclass 1], [disease subclass 2], and [disease subclass 3].

OR

Pharmacologic medical therapies for [disease name] include (either) [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and/or [therapy 3].

OR

Empiric therapy for [disease name] depends on [disease factor 1] and [disease factor 2].

OR

Patients with [disease subclass 1] are treated with [therapy 1], whereas patients with [disease subclass 2] are treated with [therapy 2].

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of [disease name].

OR

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with [disease name]. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either [indication 1], [indication 2], and [indication 3]

OR

The mainstay of treatment for [disease name] is medical therapy. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either [indication 1], [indication 2], and/or [indication 3].

OR

The feasibility of surgery depends on the stage of [malignancy] at diagnosis.

OR

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for [disease or malignancy].

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of adnexal mass.

Secondary Prevention

There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name].

OR

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of [disease name] include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].

References

↑ Givens V, Mitchell GE, Harraway-Smith C, Reddy A, Maness DL (2009). "Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses". Am Fam Physician. 80 (8): 815–20. PMID 19835343 PMID: 19835343 Check |pmid= value (help).
↑ Brosens IA, Puttemans PJ, Deprest J (1994). "The endoscopic localization of endometrial implants in the ovarian chocolate cyst". Fertil Steril. 61 (6): 1034–8. doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56752-1. PMID 8194613.
↑ Heintz AP, Odicino F, Maisonneuve P, Beller U, Benedet JL, Creasman WT; et al. (2001). "Carcinoma of the ovary". J Epidemiol Biostat. 6 (1): 107–38. PMID 11385772.
↑ Tewari K, Cappuccini F, Disaia PJ, Berman ML, Manetta A, Kohler MF (2000). "Malignant germ cell tumors of the ovary". Obstet Gynecol. 95 (1): 128–33. doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00470-6. PMID 10636515.
↑ de Waal YR, Thomas CM, Oei AL, Sweep FC, Massuger LF (2009). "Secondary ovarian malignancies: frequency, origin, and characteristics". Int J Gynecol Cancer. 19 (7): 1160–5. doi:10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181b33cce. PMID 19823050.
↑ Jain KA (2002). "Sonographic spectrum of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts". J Ultrasound Med. 21 (8): 879–86. doi:10.7863/jum.2002.21.8.879. PMID 12164573.
↑ Clement PB (1993). "Tumor-like lesions of the ovary associated with pregnancy". Int J Gynecol Pathol. 12 (2): 108–15. doi:10.1097/00004347-199304000-00004. PMID 8463033.
↑ Granberg S, Gjelland K, Ekerhovd E (2009). "The management of pelvic abscess". Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 23 (5): 667–78. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.01.010. PMID 19230781.
↑ Timmerman D, Van Calster B, Testa A, Savelli L, Fischerova D, Froyman W; et al. (2016). "Predicting the risk of malignancy in adnexal masses based on the Simple Rules from the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis group". Am J Obstet Gynecol. 214 (4): 424–437. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.01.007. PMID 26800772. Review in: Evid Based Med. 2016 Oct;21(5):197
↑ Hermans AJ, Kluivers KB, Janssen LM, Siebers AG, Wijnen MHWA, Bulten J; et al. (2016). "Adnexal masses in children, adolescents and women of reproductive age in the Netherlands: A nationwide population-based cohort study". Gynecol Oncol. 143 (1): 93–97. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.07.096. PMID 27421754.
↑ ^11.0 ^11.1 Biggs WS, Marks ST (2016). "Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses". Am Fam Physician. 93 (8): 676–81. PMID 27175840.
↑ Givens V, Mitchell GE, Harraway-Smith C, Reddy A, Maness DL (2009). "Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses". Am Fam Physician. 80 (8): 815–20. PMID 19835343.
↑ Levine D, Brown DL, Andreotti RF, Benacerraf B, Benson CB, Brewster WR; et al. (2010). "Management of asymptomatic ovarian and other adnexal cysts imaged at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement". Radiology. 256 (3): 943–54. doi:10.1148/radiol.10100213. PMC 6939954 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 20505067.

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[pmid8194613-2] Brosens IA, Puttemans PJ, Deprest J (1994). "The endoscopic localization of endometrial implants in the ovarian chocolate cyst". Fertil Steril. 61 (6): 1034–8. doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56752-1. PMID 8194613.

[pmid11385772-3] Heintz AP, Odicino F, Maisonneuve P, Beller U, Benedet JL, Creasman WT; et al. (2001). "Carcinoma of the ovary". J Epidemiol Biostat. 6 (1): 107–38. PMID 11385772.

[pmid10636515-4] Tewari K, Cappuccini F, Disaia PJ, Berman ML, Manetta A, Kohler MF (2000). "Malignant germ cell tumors of the ovary". Obstet Gynecol. 95 (1): 128–33. doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00470-6. PMID 10636515.

[pmid19823050-5] Waal YR, Thomas CM, Oei AL, Sweep FC, Massuger LF (2009). "Secondary ovarian malignancies: frequency, origin, and characteristics". Int J Gynecol Cancer. 19 (7): 1160–5. doi:10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181b33cce. PMID 19823050.

[pmid12164573-6] Jain KA (2002). "Sonographic spectrum of hemorrhagic ovarian cysts". J Ultrasound Med. 21 (8): 879–86. doi:10.7863/jum.2002.21.8.879. PMID 12164573.

[pmid8463033-7] Clement PB (1993). "Tumor-like lesions of the ovary associated with pregnancy". Int J Gynecol Pathol. 12 (2): 108–15. doi:10.1097/00004347-199304000-00004. PMID 8463033.

[pmid19230781-8] Granberg S, Gjelland K, Ekerhovd E (2009). "The management of pelvic abscess". Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 23 (5): 667–78. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.01.010. PMID 19230781.

[pmid26800772-9] Timmerman D, Van Calster B, Testa A, Savelli L, Fischerova D, Froyman W; et al. (2016). "Predicting the risk of malignancy in adnexal masses based on the Simple Rules from the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis group". Am J Obstet Gynecol. 214 (4): 424–437. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.01.007. PMID 26800772. Review in: Evid Based Med. 2016 Oct;21(5):197

[pmid27421754-10] Hermans AJ, Kluivers KB, Janssen LM, Siebers AG, Wijnen MHWA, Bulten J; et al. (2016). "Adnexal masses in children, adolescents and women of reproductive age in the Netherlands: A nationwide population-based cohort study". Gynecol Oncol. 143 (1): 93–97. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.07.096. PMID 27421754.

[pmid27175840-11] 11.0 ^11.1 Biggs WS, Marks ST (2016). "Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses". Am Fam Physician. 93 (8): 676–81. PMID 27175840.

[pmid19835343-12] Givens V, Mitchell GE, Harraway-Smith C, Reddy A, Maness DL (2009). "Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses". Am Fam Physician. 80 (8): 815–20. PMID 19835343.

[pmid20505067-13] Levine D, Brown DL, Andreotti RF, Benacerraf B, Benson CB, Brewster WR; et al. (2010). "Management of asymptomatic ovarian and other adnexal cysts imaged at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement". Radiology. 256 (3): 943–54. doi:10.1148/radiol.10100213. PMC 6939954 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 20505067.

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 ==Pathophysiology==
-The pathophysiology of adnexal mass depends on the histological subtype and varies according to age, reproductive status and location.
+The pathophysiology of adnexal mass depends on the histological subtype and varies according to age, reproductive status, and location.
 - Endometrioma is an ectopic endometrial tissue that bleeds in a single or both ovaries leading to the development of hemorrhagic/ chocolate cyst<ref name="pmid8194613">{{cite journal| author=Brosens IA, Puttemans PJ, Deprest J| title=The endoscopic localization of endometrial implants in the ovarian chocolate cyst. | journal=Fertil Steril | year= 1994 | volume= 61 | issue= 6 | pages= 1034-8 | pmid=8194613 | doi=10.1016/s0015-0282(16)56752-1 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8194613  }} </ref>.
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 The most common symptom is lower abdominal or pelvic pain with pressure character that can be associated with vaginal bleeding<ref name="pmid19835343">{{cite journal| author=Givens V, Mitchell GE, Harraway-Smith C, Reddy A, Maness DL| title=Diagnosis and management of adnexal masses. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2009 | volume= 80 | issue= 8 | pages= 815-20 | pmid=19835343 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19835343  }} </ref>. Other associated symptoms such as dyspareunia, bloating, and abdominal distension, urinary symptoms raise suspicion of malignancy<ref name="pmid27175840">{{cite journal| author=Biggs WS, Marks ST| title=Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2016 | volume= 93 | issue= 8 | pages= 676-81 | pmid=27175840 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27175840  }}
-The broad spectrum of diseases causing adnexal mass is guided by age, parity, contraception methods, use of ovulation induction medication, and family history of breast or gynecological tumors particularly of associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations<ref name="pmid27175840">{{cite journal| author=Biggs WS, Marks ST| title=Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2016 | volume= 93 | issue= 8 | pages= 676-81 | pmid=27175840 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27175840  }} </ref>
+The broad spectrum of diseases causing adnexal mass is guided by age, parity, contraception methods, use of ovulation induction medication, and family history of breast or gynecological tumors particularly of associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations<nowiki><ref name="pmid27175840"></nowiki>{{cite journal| author=Biggs WS, Marks ST| title=Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Masses. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2016 | volume= 93 | issue= 8 | pages= 676-81 | pmid=27175840 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27175840  }} </ref>
+The onset and duration of the pain dictate the urgency of intervention. Sudden onset of severe pelvic pain during the first trimester of pregnancy, or associated with fever require immediate evaluation in the urgent care clinic or the emergency department to exclude ruptured ectopic pregnancy, ruptures ovarian cyst, tubo-ovarian abscess, or ovarian torsion12
+The broad spectrum of diseases causing adnexal mass is guided by age, parity, contraception methods, use of ovulation induction medication, and family history of breast or gynecological tumors particularly of associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations11
 ===Physical Examination===
-Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
+The presence of a palpable mass on pelvic examination is diagnostic of adnexal mass. Although not palpating any mass does not exclude the diagnosis and still requires imagining studies.
-OR
-Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
-OR
-The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
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-The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
 ===Laboratory Findings===
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 There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name]. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of [disease name], which include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
-===Echocardiography or Ultrasound===
+===Ultrasound===
-There are no echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with [disease name].
+Transvaginal ultrasound is necessary to diagnose adnexal mass. The best modality is to combine transvaginal ultrasound with transabdominal ultrasound to better realize the characteristics of the mass and whether benign or malignant<ref name="pmid20505067">{{cite journal| author=Levine D, Brown DL, Andreotti RF, Benacerraf B, Benson CB, Brewster WR | display-authors=etal| title=Management of asymptomatic ovarian and other adnexal cysts imaged at US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Statement. | journal=Radiology | year= 2010 | volume= 256 | issue= 3 | pages= 943-54 | pmid=20505067 | doi=10.1148/radiol.10100213 | pmc=6939954 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=20505067  }} </ref>. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
-OR
-Echocardiography/ultrasound  may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an echocardiography/ultrasound suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
 OR