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Aspiration and tetracycline sclerotherapy for management of simple ovarian cysts
Author(s) -
AbdRabbo S.,
Atta A.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(95)02443-g
Subject(s) - sclerotherapy , medicine , cyst , endometriosis , surgery , ovarian cyst , follicular cyst , hydrocele , fine needle aspiration , pathology , biopsy
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the procedure of aspiration and tetracycline sclerotherapy in the management of simple ovarian cysts. Methods: Twenty‐five cases of simple ovarian cysts were subjected to cyst fluid aspiration and 5% tetracycline injection under ultrasound guidance. Cytological examination of the aspirated fluid was carried out in 24 cases and the patients were followed for 6–36 months. Results: Cytology revealed a cellular sediment in 18 cases (simple cysts), follicular cells in four cases (follicular cysts), and blood and hemosiderin‐laden macrophages in two cases (endometriosis); subsequent surgery was required in only one case (endometriosis). Conclusions: The procedure of aspiration and tetracycline sclerotherapy was easy, safe and acceptable, with no recurrences. It appears to be a valid alternative to cyst aspiration in the management of simple ovarian cysts.