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Ultrasound of ovarian cysts

Ultrasound of ovarian cysts

Ultrasound of ovarian cysts

Image courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.

Figure 1 shows small normal-sized cysts. Figure 2 shows abnormally large cysts that affect the ovary and are likely to cause pain.

Credits

Primary Medical ReviewerJoy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDeborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last UpdatedNovember 10, 2008

    Last Updated: November 10, 2008
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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