Functional ovarian cyst
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A functional ovarian cyst is a term given to a group of non neoplastic type of ovarian cysts. A large proportion of ovarian cysts detected on imaging are functional ovarian cysts. Entities that fall under this group include
Functional cysts are benign with no malignant potential.
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Typically seen as simple cysts. The presence of a "daughter cyst" is considered a very reassuring feature for an uncomplicated ovarian cyst 2,3
-</ul><p>Functional cysts are benign with no malignant potential.</p>- +</ul><p>Functional cysts are benign with no malignant potential.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Ultrasound</h5><p>Typically seen as simple cysts. The presence of a "<a title="daughter cyst - ovary" href="/articles/daughter-cyst-ovary">daughter cyst</a>" is considered a very reassuring feature for an uncomplicated ovarian cyst <sup>2,3</sup></p><p> </p>
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- 2. Hee-Jung Lee, Seung-Ku Woo, Jung-Sik Kim, Su-Jhi Suh. “Daughter Cyst” Sign. (2012) American Journal of Roentgenology. 174 (4): 1013-5. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.174.4.1741013">doi:10.2214/ajr.174.4.1741013</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10749241">Pubmed</a> <span class="ref_v4"></span>
- 3. Randazzo WT, Franco A, Hoossainy S, Lewis KN. Daughter cyst sign. (2012) Journal of radiology case reports. 6 (11): 43-7. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v6i11.1183">doi:10.3941/jrcr.v6i11.1183</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23372868">Pubmed</a> <span class="ref_v4"></span>
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