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Recurrent bilateral theca lutein cysts in association with normal pregnancy
Author(s) -
AlHarbi O.,
AlSaleem A.,
AlTayeb O.,
Baez Giangreco A.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1998.11030222.x
Subject(s) - medicine , theca , gestation , pregnancy , lutein , gynecology , obstetrics , ovary , endocrinology , genetics , botany , biology , carotenoid
We describe a case of a 28‐year‐old Saudi patient, gravida 6, para 5, at 14 weeks' gestation, who had recurrent bilateral theca lutein cysts during her last three pregnancies. The cysts were treated surgically during her fourth pregnancy because of acute abdomen at 20 weeks' gestation. Ovarian biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of theca lutein cysts and her pregnancy continued until term. In the last two pregnancies, the theca lutein cysts were managed conservatively by serial ultrasound examination and they resolved spontaneously. There was no history of molar pregnancy or use of ovulation‐inducing drugs. The possibility that there was increased sensitivity of the ovarian tissue to human chorionic gonadotropin is discussed. Copyright © 1998 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology