Ovarian cysts - nis

[ArchivalUser]

which type is most likely to undergo torsion?

[ArchivalUser]

dermoid cysts..

[ArchivalUser]

100% sure capsule? I searched I found it dermoid cyst once and somewhere else it was luteal cyst. But I think it is dermoid.

[ArchivalUser]

no i'm not 100% sure..but some where in my memory it is dermoid cyst...
Wait for other expert's opinion.

[ArchivalUser]

Ovarian tumors result in over half of cases of adnexal torsion.

Dermoid tumors are most common.
Malignant tumors are much less likely to result in torsion than benign tumors. This is due to the presence of cancerous adhesions that fix the ovary to surrounding tissues.
Ref: E-medicine

[ArchivalUser]

Agree with angelman.....large cysts cause frequent torsions(gravity plays a role too!)

[ArchivalUser]

yeah..i think so too...it's the benign dermoid cysts which r most common to under go torsion.

[ArchivalUser]

thank you angleman and capsule, you are great.