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Table 1 Summary of cases and outcomes (MRI magnetic resonance imaging)

From: Laparoscopic management of adnexal masses in adolescent females: a multidisciplinary approach

Patient

Age (years)

Presentation

Radiology

CA 125 (upper limit of normal =25 iu/l)

Other tumour markers

Histology

Postoperative nights in hospital

Case 1

13

Cyclical abdominal pain and swelling; imperforate hymen

Ultrasound: central cystic swelling

25

Negative

Hemorrhagic necrosis keeping with torsion

1

MRI: 7-cm left ovarian cyst

Case 2

17

Constipation and abdominal bloating in cystic fibrosis patient

Ultrasound: 18×17-cm right ovarian cyst

46

Negative

Benign mucinous cystadenoma

3 (to observe lung function)

Case 3

13

2-month history of lower abdominal swelling

Ultrasound: 18-cm right ovarian cyst

12

Negative

Benign mature cystic teratoma

2