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Adnexal masses in children and adolescents Diagnostic workup, differential diagnoses, and treatment


AutorenlisteBedei, Ivonne; Seitz, Guido

Jahr der Veröffentlichung2023

Seiten392-401

ZeitschriftDie Gynäkologie

Bandnummer56

Heftnummer6

ISSN2731-7102

eISSN2731-7110

DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00129-023-05091-z

VerlagSpringer


Abstract
Adnexal masses can occur at any age. Depending on age at diagnosis and the activity of the hormonal axis, various differential diagnoses must be considered. Malignant tumors are extremely rare and account for approximately 1% of malignant pediatric tumors in girls. While epithelial tumors are the most common tumor entity in adult females, they rarely occur in prepubertal girls. Here, germ cell tumors and sex cord stromal tumors are most common. However, most adnexal findings are benign. Ovarian cysts may be diagnosed before birth; they may be simple or complex, and occasionally hormone producing. During puberty, the number of differential diagnoses increases, and in addition to neoplastic findings, ectopic pregnancies, anomalies of the Mullerian duct system, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) must be considered. In cases of adnexal torsion, prompt diagnosis and treatment is mandatory. Whenever possible, organ-preserving surgery should be performed with regard to future fertility. A multidisciplinary approach should be sought.



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Harvard-ZitierstilBedei, I. and Seitz, G. (2023) Adnexal masses in children and adolescents Diagnostic workup, differential diagnoses, and treatment, Die Gynäkologie, 56(6), pp. 392-401. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00129-023-05091-z

APA-ZitierstilBedei, I., & Seitz, G. (2023). Adnexal masses in children and adolescents Diagnostic workup, differential diagnoses, and treatment. Die Gynäkologie. 56(6), 392-401. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00129-023-05091-z



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