ovarian cysts
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Classification
non-neoplastic ovarian cysts and functional ovarian cysts
- follicular cyst (cysic follicle)
- multiple luteinized follicular cysts (theca-lutein cysts; hyperreactio luteinalis)
- large solitary luteinized follicular cyst
- corpus luteum cysts
- polycystic ovaries (sclerocystic ovaries)
ovarian inclusion cysts
- surface epithelial inclusion cysts
developmental cysts
- hydatids of Morgagni
- parovarian cysts and paratubal cysts
cysts of the rete ovarii
ovarian epidermoid cysts
ovarian endometriotic cyst
cystic tumors
- serous cystadenoma
- mucinous cystadenoma
- ovarian teratoma
According to the lining cells
granulosa and theca layers: luteinic cyst
nonluteinized granulosa cells: follicular cyst
luteinized granulosa cells: luteinic cyst
ciliated cylindric epithelial cells: serous cystadenoma
mucinous cylindric epithelial cells: mucinous cystadenoma
Miscellaneous
hemorrhagic ovarian cysts
- ovarian endometriotic cyst
- hemorrhagic corpus luteum cysts