TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 41. Benign Disorders of the Ovaries & Oviducts A1 - Lavie, Ofer A2 - DeCherney, Alan H. A2 - Nathan, Lauren A2 - Laufer, Neri A2 - Roman, Ashley S. PY - 2013 T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e AB - Benign adnexal mass refers not only to ovarian abnormalities but also to masses originating in the fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy, pyosalpinx), ovaries (ovarian cyst, tuboovarian abscesses, adnexal torsion), uterine ligaments, lateral uterine masses (myomas), and gastrointestinal tract (diverticulitis, appendicitis) and even the urinary system (pelvic kidney).Benign adnexal masses originating from the genital system are common in women in the reproductive age group and are caused by physiologic cysts or benign neoplasms.Most adnexal masses are discovered incidentally, and the management of these benign masses is dictated by their presentation.The evaluation of these masses should be assessed according to the algorithm shown in Figure 41–1, including a thorough patient history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging modalities. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56972585 ER -