Ovarian Pathologies in Paediatric Age Group - OurExperience and Review of Literature

Authors

  • Dr. Jyotsna Kulkarni Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik Author
  • Dr. Mandar Vaidya Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical college, Nashik Author
  • Dr. Anita Gangurde Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik Author
  • Dr. Satish Kapadnis Rainbow Mother and Child Care Hospital, Mumbai Naka, Nashik Author
  • Dr. Rajendra Chaudhari Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i03.05

Keywords:

Adnexal masses, Ovarian cysts, Torsion, Benign, Malignant.

Abstract

Ovarian pathologies presenting as Adnexal Masses are rare in paediatric age group. We present retrospective, multicentric study of 20 cases, managed between Aug 2015 to Aug 2020. Patients’ age at the time of presentation ranged from 1 day to 12 years of age, 75% patients falling between 5 to 12 years. 50% patients had Simple follicular cysts, 30% had Dermoid cysts. Ovarian Torsion, Malignancy and Para ovarian cysts comprised the rest of the pathologies. As many as 70% patients presented with acute abdomen due to torsion and the remaining 30% came in elective settings. All patients with acute abdomen underwent emergency laparotomy. Laparoscopy could be offered only to those patients who came in elective settings.Incidence of ovarian pathologies presenting as adnexal masses or with acute abdomen due to compromised blood supply is on the rise. Therefore, adnexal pathologies should be considered in Differential Diagnosis of acute abdomen in paediatric patients. Aggressive surgical intervention at presentation prevents loss of ovary. Extra efforts from the treating physician are required to emphasise the need for long term follow up.

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Published

2021-05-20

How to Cite

Dr. Jyotsna Kulkarni, Dr. Mandar Vaidya, Dr. Anita Gangurde, Dr. Satish Kapadnis, & Dr. Rajendra Chaudhari. (2021). Ovarian Pathologies in Paediatric Age Group - OurExperience and Review of Literature. IAR Journal of Medicine and Surgery Research, 2(3), 20-26. https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i03.05

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