- Symptomatic cysts: Large or painful cysts that cause discomfort, such as pelvic pain or a feeling of pressure in the abdomen
- Persistent cysts: Cysts that do not regress on their own and remain for an extended period
- Risk of torsion: Cysts that pose the risk of ovarian torsion (twisting of the ovary), which can lead to acute pain and emergencies
According to a study, the most common benign ovarian cysts were endometriosis cysts and dermoid cysts.
Reference:
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