Evaluation of adnexal masses: A correlation of clinical, ultrasound and histopathological findings

Abstract

Adnexal mass (arising from ovary, fallopian tube, or surrounding structure) is a commonly encountered gynecologic problem. Majority of the adnexal masses are primary diseases of the ovary or fallopian tube, but pathological enlargements of structures involving the broad ligament, uterus, bowel, or retroperitoneum, or metastatic disease from another site, such as the breast or stomach may also present. The study aimed to determine the common and uncommon causes, varied presentations, and correlation with ultrasonographic, operative and histopathologic findings of the adnexal masses. This study of adnexal masses had most of ovarian origin in 72% cases, 70% were in 20-49years age group, 88% were operated for benign pathology. The commonest ovarian tumor were benign epithelial tumor, Serous cystadenoma. The accuracy of preoperative ultrasound in our study was highest in dermoid cysts followed by endometriotic cysts and poorest in parovarian cysts.