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Vidhyalakshmi Ramadoss Kabilan, Divyabharathi Muthulingam, Yashwanthini Priyankaa, Karthiga Prabhu, Vidhyalakshmi Ramadoss Kabilan, Divyabharathi Muthulingam, Yashwanthini Priyankaa, Karthiga Prabhu

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12

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4

Abstract :

Fetal ovarian cysts are the most frequent type of abdominal tumor found in the female fetuses. They are often described in the third trimester. High amounts of gonadotropins and estrogens found in the placenta or maternal bloodstream during pregnancy stimulate the fetal ovaries and result in the development of fetal ovarian cysts. Though uncommon in the last decade, it has become more common in the modern era with the routine practice of vigilant antenatal ultrasound. Here we present 3 cases of fetal ovarian cysts, successfully managed antenatally and followed for 1 year post delivery. All the three cases were identified during routine antenatal ultrasound imaging, 2 during third trimester growth scan and 1 during second trimester ultrasound targeted for anomalies. None of them required any kind of intervention antenatally except for a regular follow up scan. Similarly, postnatal follow up was done and the cysts regressed on its own by 1 year. None had any complications described in literature during the follow up period. Vigilant ultrasound imaging and follow up remains the standard of the treatment of fetal ovarian cysts.